"Rare 'Edge Effects' and the 'Ring of Fire': Where to Watch the Annular Solar Eclipse in the US Southwest and Oregon"

An annular solar eclipse is set to occur in the US Southwest on October 14, 2023. While the centerline of the eclipse path offers the longest view of the "ring of fire," standing at the northern or southern edge of the path provides a unique experience of Baily's beads and the illusion of rotation. These edge effects can be observed in specific locations within the "grazing zone," such as Siletz Bay in Oregon, Grants Pass in Oregon, Lava Butte Lookout in Oregon, Mancos State Park in Colorado, Bandera Crater in New Mexico, Alto in New Mexico, and New Braunfels in Texas.