Watch The Solar Eclipse Create A Ring Of Fire Tonight [Live Video]
Tonight, a rare annular eclipse will create a spectacular ring of fire in the night sky.
The 2012 solar eclipse will be visible from China to Texas, but if you don’t have the proper equipment, or don’t live where the eclipse will be visible, you can check out a live stream of the event below.
National Geographic reports that the annular eclipse hasn’t been seen in the United States since 1994. The spectacular sky spectacle won’t occur again until 2023.
People in Nevada, southern Utah, northern Arizona, south west Colorado, New Mexico and Texas should all get a pretty good view of the event tonight.
Astronomer Bob Merman told Fox News:
“The western United States will enjoy bizarre solar effects that only occur every few decades. In the annularity path, which will be about 147 miles (237 km) wide when hitting our shores, the black moon will stand like a bull’s-eye in front of the sun, its motion through space in-your-face obvious.”
But even if you’re in the right location you might not be able to see tonight’s eclipse. Scientists are urging star gazers to use proper equipment to view the annular eclipse.
But don’t worry, if you haven’t purchased special eclipse glasses you’ll still be able to check out the ring of fire tonight.
Here’s a video about how to safely view an eclipse.
So why will tonight’s eclipse cause a “ring of fire?”
National Geographic reports that the moon will cross the path of the sun tonight just like a regular eclipse, but since the moon is close to apogee, the point in its orbit where it is farthest away from earth, the moon will appear smaller than the sun and will create a “ring of fire.”
Here are a few live videos of tonight’s solar eclipse.
You can read more about the 2012 Solar Eclipse here.
The opportunity to watch the 2012 annular solar eclipse has come and gone, but you can check out some cool photos and videos of the event here.
Tags : 2012 solar eclipse, annular eclipse, live stream solar eclipse, ring of fire, solar eclipse, solar eclipse live vide, watch the solar eclipse
Posted: May 20, 2012
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May 20, 2012
My god of energy is love=2+.
May 20, 2012
Are there any live streams of the annular solar eclipse that is occurring now that aren't totally cloudy, blacked out, or unavailable due to heavy traffic? Cheeses riced.
May 20, 2012
Can't wait
. Thanx for reminding me @Ryan
May 21, 2012
Waching from Berrien Springs Michigan! Thank you so much for showing this live! My 3 year old son really loves this!
May 21, 2012
Since we cant see anything here in Iowa due to clouds, we are watching on here. My 8 year old is glued to the monitor!
May 21, 2012
http://www.inquisitr.com/239812/watch-the-solar-eclipse-create-a-ring-of-fire-tonight-live-video/
May 21, 2012
can u take a picture of the eclipse with your phone?
May 21, 2012
This is spectacular!
May 21, 2012
I'm watching the solar eclipse online, awesome!!!!!!
May 21, 2012
where is the video feed coming from?
May 21, 2012
I'm in Texas &. I can't see anything in front of the sun. It looks normal to me :/
May 21, 2012
this is so cool.
May 21, 2012
RENO< NV
May 21, 2012
same here in new mexico sun is bright as ever
May 21, 2012
Same here
May 21, 2012
We saw the first quarter here in Houston and then lost it.
May 21, 2012
Yes, thank you very much for streaming live. I forwarded your site to a bunch of people so that they might watch it. It is SUPER cloudy where I'm at so we cant see it at all here except every once and a great while. Thanks!
May 21, 2012
Yes, thank you very much for streaming live. I forwarded your site to a bunch of people so that they might watch it. It is SUPER cloudy where I'm at so we cant see it at all here except every once and a great while. Thanks!
May 21, 2012
Sun is starting to be covered, im in So.Cali
May 21, 2012
Thanks for giving us East Coast folks a way to see this cool event! Watching from Winchester, Virginia!
May 21, 2012
odd
May 21, 2012
Bay area California cant see it but can tell it's happening because it's not as bright outside.
May 21, 2012
Bay area California cant see it but can tell it's happening because it's not as bright outside.
May 21, 2012
Bay area California cant see it but can tell it's happening because it's not as bright outside.
May 21, 2012
Bay area California cant see it but can tell it's happening because it's not as bright outside.
May 21, 2012
It's already as dark as night here in Ohio, not a single thing to see :/
May 21, 2012
It's already as dark as night here in Ohio, not a single thing to see :/
May 21, 2012
It's already as dark as night here in Ohio, not a single thing to see :/
May 21, 2012
It's already as dark as night here in Ohio, not a single thing to see :/
May 21, 2012
Saw about a third of it take place here in Highlands, Texas before it dropped off the "edge of the earth". ,,!,, western hemisphere(I only say that 'cause I'm totally jealous).
May 21, 2012
Saw about a third of it take place here in Highlands, Texas before it dropped off the "edge of the earth". ,,!,, western hemisphere(I only say that 'cause I'm totally jealous).
May 21, 2012
Saw about a third of it take place here in Highlands, Texas before it dropped off the "edge of the earth". ,,!,, western hemisphere(I only say that 'cause I'm totally jealous).
May 21, 2012
Saw about a third of it take place here in Highlands, Texas before it dropped off the "edge of the earth". ,,!,, western hemisphere(I only say that 'cause I'm totally jealous).
May 21, 2012
Moon isn't out lol
May 21, 2012
Moon isn't out lol
May 21, 2012
Yep, of course *shakes fist*
May 21, 2012
Do you actually have this live video saved by chance? I tried to run outside to see it for myself cuz the clouds cleared for just a second but didn't get to actually see it.
May 21, 2012
Didn't see much where I'm at in Arkasas, it dropped off before I could really see it. But this online vid was great. Thanks
May 21, 2012
you need a solar lense. or welding glass.
May 21, 2012
We're in Torrance, CA (SoCal) and we were able to use binoculars to project the image onto a folder…it was clearly a crescent sun! Very cool and I got the tip from the live stream website!
May 21, 2012
I didnt see anything either =[
May 21, 2012
Thank you very much for sharing..we are watching from Plano, TX. My 5 year old enjoyed the Ring view!
May 21, 2012
I played Requiem for a Dream as the ring of fire moment approached. Very fitting! Thanks for sharing! This is one of the best live feeds I've came across.
May 21, 2012
It's like zork nemesis and diablo 3 at once
May 21, 2012
Has anyone ACTUALLY been blinded by a solar eclipse? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvGAMJ7YUto
May 21, 2012
I totally missed it
May 21, 2012
Annular eclipse visible around the world..beautiful view..check out! http://liveoncampus.com/wire/show/3381998
May 21, 2012
Saw it in Murray, Utah-between clouds. An awesome guy let us use his welding helmet to get a better look. BEAUTIFUL!!
May 23, 2012
oh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jun 6, 2012
It was amazing! Even when the clouds moved across the sun, it was just spectacular. My husband told me earlier that I was only going to view a little black dot…but to me, knowing that little black dot is Venus…makes all the difference. I saw it, and he didn't! I'm gonna keep looking up!
Jun 6, 2012
Oops, my pst is referring to the Venus transit.