[californiadisasters] Eclipse On Sunday Will Display 'Ring Of Fire'

Eclipse on Sunday will display 'ring of fire'

Sunday, May 20, 2012

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- For the first time since 1994, the western United States will be treated to a rare solar spectacle when the moon slides across the sun, creating a "ring of fire."

Those planning to view the partial eclipse in Southern California on Sunday, which starts about 5:24 p.m., are being warned to either wear protective eyewear or attend planned viewing events to avoid risk of eye injury.

For 3 1/2 hours, the eclipse follows an 8,500-mile path with the ring-of-fire phenomenon lasting as long as 5 minutes, depending on where it's being seen from.

The Griffith Observatory says it's very excited about the eclipse and holding a free viewing party in the afternoon.

Source: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/bizarre&id=8668809

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