Solar Eclipse Over Texas
Wichita Falls, Texas
The October 2023 "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse just before reaching annular totality over western Texas. During an annular eclipse the moon is farther away from the Earth so when it passes in front of the Sun, its size in the sky is slightly smaller than the Sun's, leaving a visible circle called the "Ring of Fire.” I drove nine hours with my three kids to get this amazing view. I don’t think they’ll ever forget it! Photo © copyright by Stephen Carter.