The 1st of 2 great American solar eclipses is coming. The "ring of fire" solar eclipse of Saturday, October 14, 2023, will be visible to those along a narrow path sweeping over North and South America. At mid-eclipse, those along that eclipse path will see the sun in a ring around the moon. Those outside the shadow path will see a partial solar eclipse. Important: this is not a total eclipse. Throughout this eclipse, you'll need proper eye protection to view the sun safely.