GASTONIA, N.C. — The moon will partially block the sun on Saturday, which will create an annular solar eclipse.
In the video at the top of this webpage, meteorologist Joe Puma explains how to view the event.
The partial eclipse will look like a “ring of fire.”
VIDEO BELOW: Saturday’s partial eclipse
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Those in a good viewing spot of its path will see what looks like the moon taking a bite out of the sun, according to space.com.
VIDEO: This week’s weather forecast
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VIDEO: April 2024 will see the Great North American Total Solar Eclipse sweep from Texas to Maine
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