For the first time since May 10, 1994 here in the United States, we will be honored in seeing an Annular Eclipse. Just like most of these events, the moon will be passing between the Earth and the Sun, blocking light and reducing visibility for a time. However, this event is different and special in its own way.
This go around, the moon will appear slightly smaller that the sun and move directly over the center of its glow. Therefore, at the peak of the eclipse, that will only last as long as 5 minutes in some locations, the moon will block most of the sun, looking like a black hole with an annulus (ring) of light around it.
Areas from Japan and Taiwan to the west coast of the United States will be able to see this amazing phenomenon Sunday May 20th. However, due to the motion of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, there will only be limited locations that align with this event.
A strip from Medford, Oregon to Midland and Lubbock Texas will be grazed Sunday evening with this most spectacular treat from outer space. Here in the Brazos Valley, unfortunately the sun will set before the Sun and Moon line up to generate the eclipse. However, if you drive out to west Texas, you will be able to see the eclipse in its full glory in Midland at 8:36pm this Sunday, or in Lubbock at 8:33pm.
I hope you are able to enjoy this once in a blue moon occasion.
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