Stunning Satellite Image Reveals Moon's Shadow During U.S. Solar Eclipse

A satellite image captured by NASA's DSCOVR satellite shows the moon casting a shadow over a large portion of the United States during an annular eclipse. The image, taken by the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC), shows the moon's shadow falling across the southeastern coast of Texas. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun but is too far away to completely block its light, creating a "ring of fire" effect. The next annular solar eclipse visible from the U.S. will be on June 21, 2039.