October | 2023

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The Annular Eclipse is Almost Here!

An annular solar eclipse is not the same thing as a total eclipse. You must protect your eyes from injury during the entire eclipse, since the moon does not fully block the surface of the sun from view!

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This Saturday's eclipse will be at least partially visible from all the lower 48 states in the U.S. However, weather may be a factor in some parts of the country.

If you are in the Northwest or Southwest, or are traveling there for the annular eclipse, chances are good that you will have excellent viewing conditions, but some parts of the country will likely have rain and cloud cover during the event. No matter where you plan to be during the eclipse, check the local weather forecast for the area.

Times for the Path of the Annular Eclipse

Location

Partial Eclipse Begin

Annularity Begins

Maximum

Annularity Ends

Partial Eclipse Ends

Eugene,OR

8:06 a.m. PDT

9:16 a.m. PDT

9:18 a.m. PDT

9:20 a.m. PDT

10:39 a.m. PDT

Alturas, CA

8:05 a.m. PDT

9:19 a.m. PDT

9:20 a.m. PDT

9:21 a.m. PDT

10:43 a.m. PDT

Battle Mountain, NV

8:06 a.m. PDT

9:21 a.m. PDT

9:23 a.m. PDT

9:25 a.m. PDT

10:48 a.m. PDT

Richfield, UT

9:09 a.m. MDT

10:26 a.m. MDT

10:28 a.m. MDT

10:31 a.m. MDT

11:56 a.m. MDT

Albuquerque, NM

9:13 a.m. MDT

10:34 a.m. MDT

10:35 a.m. MDT

10:39 a.m. MDT

12:09 p.m. MDT

San Antonio, TX

10:23 a.m. CDT

11:52 a.m. CDT

11:54 a.m. CDT

11:56 a.m. CDT

1:33 p.m. CDT

Source: NASA, 2023 Annular Eclipse: Where & When, https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2023/where-when/

More eclipse resources at Prevent Blindness:

Solar Eclipse Eye Safety

Tips for Using Eclipse Glasses

How to Photograph or Record a Solar Eclipse Safely

Planning or Hosting a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

October 14, 2023, Annular Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse Playlist on YouTube

Astrophotographer Jon Carmichael describes an annular eclipse and explains why wearing the proper eye protection during the event is so important.

Astrophotographer Jon Charmichael describes annular eclipses

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Preschool and Early Childhood Solar Eclipse Lesson and Book

This Prevent Blindness "Eye Learn About Vision Health and Protection: Your Eyes and the Eclipse" lesson plan follows the most up-to-date National Health Education Standards Performance Indicators for Pre-K to 2nd grade. This lesson is intended for use with children aged 3 to 5 years old. The lesson and the "Between the Sun and Earth" children's book are available free for download in English and Spanish.

Eye Learn About Vision Health & Protection - Your Eyes and the Eclipse

Between the Sun and the Earth, an Eclipse Book for ages 3-5

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Prevent Blindness affiliates are providing unique programs and initiatives for local residents

Prevent Blindness Texas has a variety of safe eclipse-viewing opportunities, including viewing parties and educational seminars, with adults, families and eyecare professionals. Tickets are now available for the Prevent Blindness Texas Solar Eclipse Viewing Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14, at the Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown, Houston.

Prevent Blindness Ohio is offering Solar Eclipse Safety Campaign sponsorships, which will include free solar eclipse glasses for sponsors to distribute to their employees, local schools or clients from other nonprofit organizations they support to use for viewing the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse.