Residents of South Texas are eagerly anticipating a remarkable celestial event set to unfold this weekend.

Meanwhile, for those in North Texas, the prospect of witnessing the eclipse is also quite promising.

As reported by FOX Weather, the eclipse's path of maximum visibility spans nine states, stretching from Oregon down to Texas. This celestial spectacle, known as an annular solar eclipse, is expected to grace the Lone Star State from the Big Bend region to the Gulf Coast of Texas.

Here's what you need to know about the 2023 annular solar eclipse in Texas:
An annular eclipse is not a total eclipse, as it doesn't completely obscure the Sun's light; instead, it covers approximately 90% of the Sun. This unique phenomenon occurs when the Moon is at the farthest point in its orbit around Earth.

The highlight of the eclipse, known as "annularity," will be when the Sun's light forms a radiant "ring of fire" around the Moon, a characteristic feature of annular eclipses.

In the United States, the eclipse will commence in Oregon on Saturday at 8:06 a.m. PDT and conclude in southeastern Texas shortly after 1:30 p.m. CDT.

Although the eclipse's starting and ending times will vary by only a few minutes across Texas, a partial eclipse will be visible across the state shortly after 10:15 a.m. CDT.

For those located at the junction of the Texas panhandle and West Texas, the "ring of fire" will be visible in Odessa at 11:43 a.m., lasting for just under 5 minutes. Maximum eclipse is expected at 11:45 a.m. in Midland, also offering a 5-minute window for observation.

San Angelo and San Antonio are also situated along the 125-mile path of the maximum eclipse. In San Antonio, annularity begins at 11:52 a.m., extending for just over four minutes.
Finally, the "ring of fire" will make its exit on the Gulf Coast, offering around 5 minutes of visibility in Corpus Christi, commencing at 11:55 a.m. CDT.

This annular solar eclipse will traverse from West Texas to the Gulf Coast, affording millions of people the opportunity to witness its distinct features, including the "ring of fire," the Diamond Ring, and Baily's Beads.

Those positioned within the heart of the 125-mile-wide eclipse path will have the longest duration to witness annularity.

Historic sites in the Lone Star State, such as The Alamo Mission in San Antonio, will be directly within the eclipse's path on Saturday.

Even individuals on the outer fringes of the eclipse path will have a brief opportunity to witness the "ring of fire."
On the Gulf Coast, the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and Matagorda Island National Wildlife Refuge will be located on the northern edge of annularity, offering just over 1 minute of maximum eclipse viewing.

Texas Parks and Wildlife is inviting people to watch the eclipse from several state parks.

For those residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, approximately 80% of the eclipse will be visible. The FOX 4 Weather team assures that the weather is expected to be favorable, with sunny conditions and no cloud cover on Saturday morning. High temperatures are forecasted to be in the mid-70s, with a gentle breeze.

If you plan to observe the eclipse, it is crucial to use appropriate protective eyewear or create a pinhole viewer.

Experts advise against watching the eclipse through a camera lens, telescope, or binoculars without a specialized solar filter, as direct exposure to the Sun can lead to retinal burns and solar retinopathy.

For those unable to witness the eclipse in person, NASA will be livestreaming the event, offering the best view from the comfort of your own screen.

For more in-depth coverage of the October annular solar eclipse in Texas, you can visit  

www.foxweather.com/earth-space/where-to-see-ring-of-fire-texas-annular-solar-eclipse

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