The next annular eclipse is expected to hit the contiguous United States in 2046. The last partial solar eclipse San Diego last saw was in 2017.
SAN DIEGO — A large crowd of people gathered at the Fleet Science Center Saturday morning to catch the sight of the ring of fire solar eclipse.
This rare event is not a full eclipse. What happens during the solar eclipse the moon passes in between the earth and the sun blocking all but the outer ring of the sun from our view. In California, the people who got the clearest view were those in the north-east corner of the state. The last partial solar eclipse San Diego last saw was in 2017. This time around, people showed up early to witness this rare sight. The event gave people the chance to learn from experts more about the solar eclipse.
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