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Annular Solar Eclipses

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Which type of eclipse is set to occur on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023?

Annular solar eclipse (correct)

Total solar eclipse

Lunar eclipse

Partial solar eclipse

When was the last annular eclipse to occur in the US before May 2012?

June 2010

October 2008

April 2011

August 2011 (correct)

What is the difference between an annular eclipse and a total solar eclipse?

An annular eclipse occurs when the moon completely blocks the sun, while a total solar eclipse does not.

An annular eclipse occurs when the moon is at its furthest point from Earth, while a total solar eclipse occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth.

An annular eclipse occurs during the day, while a total solar eclipse occurs at night.

An annular eclipse occurs when the moon appears smaller than the sun, while a total solar eclipse occurs when the moon appears larger than the sun. (correct)

Where will the annular eclipse be visible in the US on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023?

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When will the next annular eclipse occur after Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023?

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Annular Eclipse on October 14, 2023

An annular eclipse is set to occur on Saturday, October 14, 2023

Previous Annular Eclipse in the US

The last annular eclipse to occur in the US before May 2012 is not specified in the text

Types of Eclipses

An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon is at a farther distance from the Earth, appearing smaller, and does not block the entire Sun
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is at a closer distance from the Earth, appearing larger, and blocks the entire Sun

Visibility of the Annular Eclipse on October 14, 2023

The annular eclipse on October 14, 2023, will be visible in some parts of the US, but the specific locations are not specified in the text

Next Annular Eclipse

The next annular eclipse after Saturday, October 14, 2023, is not specified in the text

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Test your knowledge about annular solar eclipses and learn interesting facts about the upcoming annular eclipse in 2023. Discover how annular eclipses differ from other types of eclipses and understand why they are rare events. Challenge yourself with questions about the timing, location, and characteristics of annular eclipses.