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‘Ring of fire’ eclipse Thursday morning will be a partial eclipse for Maine
Because of the moon's path, the Northeast will not see the moon and sun align perfectly to form an annulus, or 'ring of fire' behind the moon as it passes.
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The first solar eclipse of the year is set to take place Thursday morning and will be visible throughout the state for early risers.
The eclipse will be a sunrise event, with the moon passing between the Earth and sun, roughly between 5 and 6:30 a.m. It will not, however, be a total eclipse because the moon’s distance from Earth will make it appear smaller than the sun, leaving behind a visible annulus or “ring of fire.”