"Canada to Witness Spectacular 'Ring of Fire' Annular Solar Eclipse This Fall"
An annular solar eclipse, also known as a "ring of fire" eclipse, will occur on October 14, 2023, and will be visible in parts of Canada, the US, Mexico, and several Central and South American countries. The eclipse will last about four minutes and 15 seconds, with the maximum coverage occurring off the coast of Nicaragua. It is important to view the eclipse with specialized eye protection, as viewing the sun without proper precautions can cause severe eye injury.