The two upcoming solar eclipses will be visible to many residents of the U.S., but one city in Texas will be able to see both at their best, according to NASA.
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A Texas city is going to have front row seats to two upcoming solar eclipses, according to NASA.
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The lucky city, San Antonio, is right along the path of a “ring of fire” eclipse coming on Oct. 14 of this year, and a rare total eclipse on April 8, 2024, NASA said in a March 8 social media post.
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The space agency shared a map showing the paths for each event, indicating when and where onlookers can catch the best views.
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The annular eclipse, also known as a “ring of fire,” will be fully visible across all of San Antonio, as well as a good portion of West Texas — including Midland and Odessa — and a sizable stretch of south Texas.
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A “ring of fire” occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun while at its furthest point from Earth, according to NASA. The moon blocks out a large portion of the sun, but not all, leaving a bright ring of light peeking out from behind for a few fleeting moments.
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But the second celestial event, a total solar eclipse slated for 2024, truly puts San Antonio in the sweet spot.
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Those in the path of totality — stretching from Maine down through the midwest and cutting across Texas — will see the moon blot out the sun entirely.
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It’s the last time a total solar eclipse will be visible in the contiguous United States until 2044, NASA said.
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Fort Worth and most of Dallas-Fort Worth is also in the path of the total eclipse, which will be visible in the area starting at 1:40 p.m.
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The annular eclipse will be visible in San Antonio at 11:55 a.m., and the total eclipse at 1:35 p.m., according to NASA.
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