In October, the sun and the moon will bring joy to avid sky watchers as there will be both a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.
Crossing Paths Of Earth And The Sun And The Moon: October 2013 Annular Solar Eclipse And A Partial Lunar Eclipse| Photo: Exploratorium
The annular solar eclipse on October 14th, will be visible in eight states in the U.S. Southwest.
The annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon is slightly farther from the Earth causing it to appear smaller and leave a thin ring of fire visible.
During the annular solar eclipse, the Earth passes in between the sun and the moon, while the moon is at its farthest point from Earth.
Later in the month, on October 28th, there will be a partial lunar eclipse visible from Europe, Africa, Asia, Antarctica, Oceania and throughout the entire US. During this eclipse, the moon will pass through Earth’s shadow, making it appear less bright.
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The annular solar eclipse on October 14th is a warm-up for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, which is already being referred to as the Great American Eclipse.
The event on Oct. 14 when the Earth passes in between the sun and the moon will be used by scientists to conduct research for the upcoming 2024 total eclipse.
Certified solar filters are required to safely witness these events, especially when watching the crossing paths of the Earth, the sun and the moon.
This month’s annular solar eclipse will last for about four to five minutes in any given location and will be the last annular solar eclipse visible in the US until 2039, according to USA Today.
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