An Annular Eclipse will occur on the morning of Oct. 14. The only place in Arizona where this can be seen is in the Four Corners region, but a partial eclipse can be seen from Fountain Hills. (Submitted photo)
The Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association (FHDSA), Night Sky Tourist and the Fountain Hills Library are partnering to host an annular solar eclipse event on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Centennial Circle.
During an annular eclipse, the moon is too far away from Earth to completely cover the sun, leaving a “ring of fire” around the moon, a press release said. The only place in Arizona where this can be seen Oct. 14 is the Four Corners region, but a partial eclipse can be seen from Fountain Hills.
"During a partial or annular eclipse, the Sun will still be very bright. If you are watching an entire eclipse, you may be in direct sunlight for several hours," Ted Blank said, vice president of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center. "Remember to wear sunscreen, a hat, and protective clothing to prevent skin damage. Also feel free to bring a portable chair to relax and enjoy the views."
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Annular Eclipse occurs Oct. 14
An Annular Eclipse will occur on the morning of Oct. 14. The only place in Arizona where this can be seen is in the Four Corners region, but a partial eclipse can be seen from Fountain Hills. (Submitted photo)
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The Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association (FHDSA), Night Sky Tourist and the Fountain Hills Library are partnering to host an annular solar eclipse event on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Centennial Circle.
During an annular eclipse, the moon is too far away from Earth to completely cover the sun, leaving a “ring of fire” around the moon, a press release said. The only place in Arizona where this can be seen Oct. 14 is the Four Corners region, but a partial eclipse can be seen from Fountain Hills.
"During a partial or annular eclipse, the Sun will still be very bright. If you are watching an entire eclipse, you may be in direct sunlight for several hours," Ted Blank said, vice president of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center. "Remember to wear sunscreen, a hat, and protective clothing to prevent skin damage. Also feel free to bring a portable chair to relax and enjoy the views."
At the event, Blank will bring his solar telescope designed for safe solar viewing. While viewing, eclipse glasses are required for safe viewing at all times and the FHDSA and the Library will have free eclipse viewing glasses.
The moon will make first contact with the sun at 8:10 a.m. local time and will break its contact at 11:01 a.m., the press release said. The maximum eclipse will take place at 9:31 a.m. and will cover about 85% of the sun. Guests can stop by any time to take a peek.
Night Sky Tourist and the Fountain Hills Library will have activities for all guests.
The Centennial Circle is located outside the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center, Fountain Hills Library and Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Dr. For more information, send an email to fhdarksky@gmail.com.
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