An annular solar Eclipse awaits skywatchers throughout the Americas on Saturday, providing them with a delightful celestial spectacle. These occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth at the furthest point from our planet. Because it is so far away, it does not completely cover the Sun, creating a “ring of fire” effect. In the U.S., the most prominent “tire trail” crosses a handful of major cities, including Eugene, Oregon, Alburquerque, New Mexico, and San Antonio, Texas, from 9:15 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. local time. According to…

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