Last 'Ring Of Fire' Eclipse Until 2039 Saturday: How To See It In VA - Leesburg, VA - An annular eclipse, known as a ring of fire, will be visible this weekend. It's the last time the U.S. will see the phenomenon until 2039.
This Saturday, October 14, a solar eclipse will be seen across the U.S. Here s where to go see it outside of the path of the "ring of fire" for solar telescopes and more.
As a "ring of fire" eclipse descends this Saturday (Oct. 14), Fairfax County is prepping with a series of events. The annular eclipse occurs when the moon is at its furthest point from the Earth, appearing such that it is smaller than the sun. The result is that it leaves a ring of light around