San Antonio is in the path of two upcoming solar eclipse events. The annular — or Ring of Fire — eclipse will take place on Oct. 14. A total solar eclipse will take place in April 2024.
During an annular eclipse, viewers will be exposed to about 5% of the sun. This is enough to cause damage if viewed with the naked eye.
The American Astronomical Society Solar Eclipse Taskforce suggests a few ways to view the eclipse safely. You can check out the organization’s website for a verified list of resources to prepare for the viewing.
If you own a telescope, you can purchase a telescope filter that will block out most of the light.
How are you planning to prepare for the eclipse? What questions do you have about this spectacular event?
Guest:
Angela Speck is a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is a co-chair of the American Astronomical Society Solar Eclipse Taskforce.
Rick Fienberg is the project manager of the American Astronomical Society Solar Eclipse Taskforce.
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*This interview will be recorded on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
