Tens of millions in the Americas can see Saturday's rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun, which will be visible from the western U.S. and Central and South America.

A rare "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse will put on a celestial show Saturday. Here's what to expect in SoCal, plus when and how to watch safely.

What's called an annular solar eclipse — better known as a ring of fire — will briefly dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America.

On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse _ better known as a ring of fire _ will briefly dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America.

At 3:45 UTC, a “ring of fire” will rise in the sky, caused by an annular solar eclipse—a spectacle that only happens once every one or two years when the moon is farthest away in its orbit.

What's called an annular solar eclipse — better known as a ring of fire — will briefly dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America.

Instead, the sun's fiery light surrounds the moon's shadow, creating the so-called ring of fire.The annular solar eclipse will begin in the United States at 9:13 a.m. PT (12:13 p.m. ET) and pass ...

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — On Saturday, a celestial spectacle will occur over North, Central and South America as an annular solar eclipse creates a “ring of fire” in the sky.

The annular eclipse is called a ring-of-fire eclipse because the moon partially blocks out the sun. It will be visible on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

An annular eclipse May 21, 2012. Tens of millions in the Americans will have front-row seats Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 for another “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun.