"Mark your calendars: Colorado's long-awaited solar eclipse to occur in October"

Colorado will experience an annular solar eclipse on October 14, followed by a partial view of a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The annular eclipse will create a "ring of fire" effect in the sky, while the total solar eclipse will completely cover the sun, producing a "corona." Most of Colorado will not be in the direct path of the annular eclipse, with Denver expecting about 80% coverage. To witness the full experience, one must be in areas like Durango, the Four Corners Region, or Albuquerque. The full solar eclipse in April 2024 will only provide about 60-65% coverage in Colorado, with the best visibility in parts of Texas and moving northeast into New England.