Ring of Fire Eclipse In Dubai: Date, Time and How To Watch It From The UAE
Bazaar Arabia shares everything we know about this celestial phenomenon…
Ring of Fire Eclipse In Dubai: Date, Time, and How To Watch It From The UAE
On October 14, a small slice of the world will marvel at the Annular, also referred to as the ‘ring of fire’, eclipse. The event will be visible in Central and South America. The first sighting will occur on the West Coast, then through the Texas Gulf Coast, to New Mexico, into Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Panama, and Colombia before ending in Brazil.
Where can you see the "ring of fire" solar eclipse on Saturday, Oct. 14?
Most skywatchers in the Americas will experience at least a partial eclipse, but a few from Oregon to Texas will see the full annular eclipse as the Moon passes in front of the Sun: https://t.co/m69JrxrMKS pic.twitter.com/5BWbeFZjBc
— NASA (@NASA) September 29, 2023
What is a ‘Ring of Fire Eclipse’?
Similar to a total solar eclipse, an annular ring of fire eclipse happens when the moon partially obscures the sun. However, this occurs when the moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit. At this distance, the moon can’t completely cover the sun, leading to the sun’s fiery light encircling the moon’s shadow, forming a unique ring of light. This phenomenon gives the event its distinctive name.
Why aren’t eclipses more common?
Solar eclipses, especially total ones, are rare celestial events due to the intricate dance between three celestial bodies. The Moon’s tilted orbit and varying distance from Earth, combined with the precise alignment required for an eclipse, limit their frequency. When these factors align, the result is a breath-taking spectacle.
In fact, these events are so rare and so fleeting that they truly are a once-in-a-lifetime event. However, in this digital age, we are fortunate enough to witness this celestial wonder from a staggering distance of 13,038 km, spanning the gap between Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Dubai, UAE.
How to see the eclipse from the UAE
Although the event will not be observable from the UAE, it was observable in the region a few years ago, in 2020. However, this year, we can all still enjoy this wonder as the event is set to livestream on Dubai Astronomy Group’s YouTube channel, according to CEO Hasan Al Hariri.
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Lead image courtesy of Dubai Astronomy