Annular Solar Eclipse
Plus, a #blogmonth and newsletter update
This coming Saturday, October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will occur. Unlike a total solar eclipse, an annular solar eclipse is when the moon doesn’t fully cover the sun's disk, leaving a thin outer ring known as a "ring of fire." This eclipse will be visible in the United States along a line passing through Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
The annular eclipse will begin in Oregon southwest of Eugene at 8:05 a.m. PDT (10:05 a.m. CDT) and will end in Texas near Corpus Christi at 1:38 p.m. CDT.
Partial Solar Eclipse in Oklahoma
Here in Oklahoma, we will see maximum eclipse coverage between 80% to 70% from southwestern to northeastern parts of the state. Altus in the southwest will see the eclipse begin at 10:19 a.m. with maximum coverage of about 81% at 11:47 a.m. Tulsa in the northeast will see the eclipse begin at 10:23 a.m. with maximum coverage of about 71% at 11:50 a.m.
Be Smart, Be Safe
When viewing the eclipse please remember DO NOT look directly at the sun without protective eclipse safety glasses. Viewing any part of the sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter will instantly cause severe eye injury.
Be Ready For Next Year
Be sure to keep all your protective solar eclipse viewing equipment handy. In April 2024, there is a total eclipse. And this time, it will pass through Oklahoma!
More Information:
STEM Learning Resources to Prepare for Upcoming Eclipses - NASA
National Eclipse | Eclipse Overview | October 14, 2023 - Annular Solar Eclipse
Oct 14, 2023 – Partial Solar Eclipse in Oklahoma, United States
#blogmonth Update
I’m a good week into the #blogmonth challenge on my personal blog (programwitch.com). It’s been fun so far. I’m not writing anything outstanding, but I am writing. If you’re taking the challenge, please let us know.
Newsletter Update
This week, I’m on another company-encouraged vacation. I had to use up the last of my leftover vacation days. I don’t have anything planned. This will be more of a catching up on sleep, working on the house, and watching some movies kind of vacation. There won’t be an Oklahoma History or an About Oklahoma segment in this or next week's newsletter. Those will return once I get back to my regular schedule. Have a great week, everyone.
More later. Time to go watch a scary movie.
In The News
A look at some of the latest headlines from around Oklahoma and beyond.
Oklahoma judge declines to block felony ban on gender-affirming care | The Hill
Top Oklahoma lawmakers mull ways to make state budget process more transparent | Oklahoma Voice
First Amendment advocates fight growing number of U.S. book bans | Oklahoma Voice
Tulsa's third excavation of Oaklawn concludes, over 50 unmarked graves found | KGOU
Battery facility to bring 50 jobs to Bartlesville | The Journal Record
How did Oklahoma help create the Chicken Dance craze? | KGOU
Onewheel recall: All e-skateboards recalled after 4 deaths | AP News
Extras
Here are some more things I hope you'll find interesting.
The History of Ghost Fashion: How to Dress like a Victorian Spirit | Nicole Rudolph
2023 Full Halloween Fire and Light Show - 4K | Tom BetGeorge
Boomhauer performs Rap God | There I Ruined It
I gave myself a 1980s makeover and I kind of love it. | Abby Cox
Feedback Welcome
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Have a great week.
– K.