What it’ll seem like

At its most, the eclipse on Saturday, Oct. 14, will obscure about three-quarters of the solar over the Bay Space.

The photo voltaic eclipse is of the annular sort, referred to as “the ring of fireside” as a result of the moon doesn’t utterly obscure the solar. Even alongside the trail of most darkness, a brilliant edge will stay seen.

Some particulars of the occasion:

How a lot of the solar will likely be coated within the Bay Space?

The obscuration — the proportion of the solar’s space that will likely be coated by the moon — will likely be about 77% within the Bay Space. The magnitude, indicating the fraction of the solar’s diameter that’s coated, will likely be about 0.8. The Bay Space received’t get the total “ring of fireside” impact however as a substitute will see the solar decreased to a crescent. The web site TimeAndDate has video simulations of the eclipse; choose a metropolis, then click on the video play icon.

How lengthy will it final?

The moon will begin crossing in entrance of the solar round 8 a.m. Saturday, and most obscuration will likely be round 9:20 a.m. The occasion will finish round 10:40 a.m.

Will there be good viewing?

Saturday morning’s forecast requires largely cloudy skies in a lot of the Bay Space.

Do I would like particular gear to view it?

Sure! By no means take a look at the solar with out correct eye safety, akin to glasses particularly meant for viewing eclipses. Sun shades or smoked glass is not sufficient. You may as well make a pinhole viewing machine that means that you can comply with the progress with out wanting on the sky.

Are there occasions within the Bay Space the place I can view it with specialists?

Sure. Amongst them:

What U.S. cities will see the best obscuration?