Photos: 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse from New Braunfels, Texas
Michael Galindo
On October 14th, 2023, an annular solar eclipse was visible across much of the western United States. This rare event provided viewers with the chance to witness a phenomenon known as a “ring of fire,” which occurs when the Moon passes in front of the Sun, but a ring of light is still visible to us on Earth.
In the United States, the annular solar eclipse was visible from much of the western portion of the country, with Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas all within the path. We chose to view the eclipse from New Braunfels, Texas, which was just outside the line of totality, but still offered an incredible view of the eclipse.
The start of the annular solar eclipse of 2023 from New Braunfels, Texas. Photo: Michael Galindo/Cosmic ChicagoA view of the Moon sliding in front of the Sun during the annular solar eclipse of 2023. Photo: Michael Galindo/Cosmic ChicagoMinutes before totality of the annular solar eclipse of 2023 from New Braunfels, Texas. Photo: Michael Galindo/Cosmic ChicagoTotality of the annular solar eclipse of 2023 from New Braunfels, Texas. Photo: Michael Galindo/Cosmic ChicagoBailey’s Beads appear for a brief moment during the annular solar eclipse of 2023 from New Braunfels, Texas. Photo: Michael Galindo/Cosmic ChicagoUnlike a total solar eclipse, during an annular solar eclipse the Moon never fully blocks out the Sun, so a “ring of fire” appears in the sky. Photo: Michael Galindo/Cosmic ChicagoA view of the Moon as it slides away from in front of the Moon during the second half of the annular solar eclipse of 2023 from New Braunfels, Texas. Photo: Michael Galindo/Cosmic ChicagoThe last stages of the annular solar eclipse of 2023 from New Braunfels, Texas. Photo: Michael Galindo/Cosmic Chicago
