Solar eclipse 2012: All systems go for witnessing rare 'ring of fire' (+video) The last time an annular solar eclipse hovered above Los Angeles, in 1992, a "dumb cloud," as one young skygazer said at the time, ruined the show. On Sunday, Angelenos will get another, hopefully much better, shot at witnessing at least part of a phenomenon where the face of the moon can't quite block the sun, creating either a partial or complete halo in the sky. Solar eclipse 2012: All systems go for witnessing rare 'ring of fire' A rare annular eclipse, where a 'ring of fire' outlines the moon as it crosses the sun, will greet US viewers Sunday evening. Residents of the US West will have a good shot at seeing the full fire ring. How to Safely Observe Sunday's Solar Eclipse With a potentially spectacular solar eclipse to grace the skies of the western United States on Sunday (May 20), here's a helpful reminder for new eclipse chasers: Be safe. A fraction of a second of magnified, unfiltered sunlight will sear your eye's retina irreparably. Annular Solar Eclipse on May 20, 2012 to Represent 'Ring of Fire' Annular Solar Eclipse Image Credit: NASA.com A rare annular solar eclipse is slated to happen this Sunday, May 20, 2012, as reported by NASA on May 17, 2012. The solar eclipse will occur in the late afternoon or early evening of May 20 throughout North America, and May 21 for observers in Asia. The annular [...] Solar eclipse 2012: California likely to offer impressive views Parts of California will have strong views of Sunday's "ring" eclipse. NASA to Watch Solar Eclipse from Grand Canyon Sunday A solar eclipse is set to impress skywatchers around the world this weekend, and a team of NASA scientists are hosting a fun viewing party at one of the most spectacular destinations in the United States: The Grand Canyon. Rare 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Visible from China to Texas Today Skywatchers from China to Texas are in for a rare celestial treat today when the moon blots out most of the sun to create dazzling "ring of fire" solar eclipse. Solar eclipse 2012: Will clouds ruin viewing of solar eclipse? What will the weather be like for the solar eclipse? The weather forecast looks generally promising for California and much of the southwestern United States -- which are getting prime views of the "ring of fire" solar eclipse. Solar eclipse: How to watch it without blinding yourself Solar eclipse excitement is building, but one astronomer is trying to warn the masses: Don't look up into the sky with the naked eye during Sunday's solar eclipse. To do so is to risk serious eye injury and even blindness, he said. Solar eclipse glasses sold out at Griffith Observatory As eclipse mania intensifies, special solar eclipse glasses have sold out at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles.
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