People in South Texas are preparing for an amazing view of an annular solar eclipse happening this weekend. For those of us in North Texas, the view will still be pretty good. Here's what you need to know.
People in South Texas are preparing for an amazing view of an annular solar eclipse happening this weekend. For those of us in North Texas, the view will still be pretty good., nine states are along the path of the maximum eclipse, which stretches from Oregon to Texas. The peak solar eclipse will be visible across the Lone Star State from the Big Bend to the Gulf Coast of Texas.is not a total eclipse, as the Moon doesn’t entirely block the Sun’s light – only 90%.
Starting where the Texas panhandle and West Texas meet, eclipse viewers in Odessa will be able to see the "ring of fire" at 11:43 a.m. Annularity lasts for just under 5 minutes in West Texas. Maximum eclipse happens at 11:45 a.m. in Midland, also for about 5 minutes. The annular solar eclipse will cut a path from West Texas to the Gulf Coast, offering millions the chance to see the features this eclipse is known for, including the "ring of fire," the Diamond Ring and Baily's Beads.
Even those on the outer edges of the eclipse path will have a brief chance to see the "ring of fire."
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