"Anticipating the 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse: Weather, Preparations, and Giant Balloons"

Cloudy weather is expected to obscure the 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Razorbacks fans attending the game in Alabama will be under the eclipse when the game starts at 11 a.m. The eclipse, similar to a total solar eclipse, will create a "ring of fire" or large halo surrounding the darkened moon. People in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley will be able to see the partial eclipse from about 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with the peak occurring at 11:53 a.m. Glasses compliant with ISO 12312-2 are recommended for safe viewing.