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People are partying crazy and counting down to witness the annular solar eclipse

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People are partying and counting down to the annular solar eclipse (Alberta Times) An annular solar eclipse will occur on the 21st. Astronomy fans are holding parties all over the West Coast of the United States, excitedly celebrating the annular solar eclipse...

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People are partying and counting down to the annular solar eclipse (Alberta Times) An annular solar eclipse occurred on the 21st. Astronomy fans held parties all over the West Coast of the United States and counted down excitedly to the annular solar eclipse. Although the "ring of fire" phenomenon at the climax of the annular eclipse only lasted 4 minutes, the lucky ones who were lucky enough to glimpse the rare astronomical beauty still said it was incredible. As the eclipse reached its climax, thousands of people gathered in Utah gasped, then applauded, cheered, and roared. Certain types of solar eclipses occur almost every year, but local people in the United States have not seen an annular solar eclipse since 1994, and the next annular solar eclipse will not occur until 2023. Newmark, a scientist at NASA, said this is because the annular solar eclipse results from special orbital activity. The annular solar eclipse will first be visible in South Asia and then move towards the Pacific Ocean. Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas can see the annular solar eclipse in sequence, before disappearing without a trace as the sun sets. However, the climax of the annular solar eclipse, the "ring of fire" phenomenon, only lasted about 4 minutes, and only some people on the midline of the eclipse path were lucky enough to see it. Officials said thousands of astronomy-loving travelers outside Canaraville are expected to attend "sunwatch parties" held elsewhere in Utah, including Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument.

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