The experience of seeing an eclipse, especially a total solar eclipse, is always captivating. And occasionally, when the circumstances are ideal, some locations on earth are well-positioned for a “ring of fire” solar eclipse.
Due to the unique effect the Moon produces when it moves in front of the Sun, annular solar eclipses are also known as “ring of fire” solar eclipse. the Moon seems smaller and does not completely encircle the Sun when it is at or near its furthest point from Earth. As a result, the Moon appears as a black disk atop a bigger, brighter disk, giving the impression that the Moon is surrounded by a ring.
On October 14, 2023, there will be an annular solar eclipse that will be visible from areas of North, Central, and South America. The ring of fire will only travel a short distance, but it will pass through some fantastic viewing locations, and while a partial eclipse will be visible from most of the Americas and even the westernmost coast of Africa.
Liquid Rainbow
Due to its stunning colour, which ranges from yellow, green, and blue to black and notably red, Colombia’s Cao Cristales (Chrystal Channel) is also known as the River of Five Colors or the Liquid Rainbow. It will be a perfect opportunity to combine both events on October 14 because the rainbow only occurs from the end of July through November. However, 80% of cloud probability are on hobby predictions.
Mayan ruins
The Yucatán Mayan city of Uxmal will be directly in the path of the sun during the annular eclipse. When the sun is about 61° above the horizon, the UNESO World Heritage Site will see the apogee of the eclipse. The location has been gloomy for 90% of October 14s since 2001, according to statistics from timeanddate, so it is advised to verify sky coverage before visiting the ruins even though this may offer a unique experience.
Dark Sky Sanctuary
From Nevada’s Massacre Rim Dark Sky National Conservation Area, a designated Dark Sky Sanctuary, where stargazing is recognized as being excellent or noteworthy, the eclipse can be seen with the fewest obstructions. Camping is permitted everywhere and there is only a 30% chance of clouds, so this would be the ideal camping trip to see both the Milky Way and the Ring of Fire.
Lake Powell
A “ring of fire” can only be seen from Lake Powell because Page, Arizona is located just south of the southernmost point of the path of totality. A Ring of Fire Eclipse Boat Tour will observe the eclipse from Lake Powell, albeit it won’t travel all the way to Rainbow Bridge National Monument, which is the highest natural bridge in the world. When booking a Ring of Fire Eclipse Lodge Package at the Lake Powell Resort, it is included. Alternatively, you might book a houseboat package for the Ring of Fire Eclipse at the Wahweap or Bullfrog Marinas. According to timeanddate, there is a 20% possibility of clouds in this area, and the eclipse will be at a height of about 31o over the southeast horizon.
Stonehenge II
The copy of Stonehenge in the Texas Hill Country will experience two solar eclipses in the next six months, unlike the actual Stonehenge in England, where there won’t be another for 370 years. On October 14, 2023, with the eclipse 46° up in the southeast, $20 will get you a parking space close by on the site of the Hill Country Arts Foundation, where you can park since 2010. The probability of clouds is 57%, according to timeanddate. It’s also important to note that this location is the meeting point of the two eclipses, so if you return on April 8, 2024, you’ll get to see 4 minutes, 25 seconds of totality.