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BY ELLE BENT
As Dripping Springs prepares for a total solar eclipse this upcoming spring, the chance to see an annular partial eclipse this fall will arrive in less than a month. Dripping Springs in path of eclipses
Annular eclipse Oct. 14, 2023
The gist
An annular eclipse occurs when the moon covers the center of the sun, leaving a ring of fire of what remains visible of the sun. On Oct. 14, Dripping Springs will experience 89% coverage of the sun, meaning spectators in the city will not see a complete ring of fire, city officials said. This is because the moon is farthest from the earth during this type of eclipse. Spectators can see it with glasses designed to look at the sun for about two to four minutes.
Partial eclipse will begin
Peak coverage
Partial eclipse ends 1:32 p.m.
10:23 a.m.
11:53 a.m.
Annular solar eclipse Oct. 14, 2023
April 8, 2024 Total eclipse
Total solar eclipse April 8, 2024
Total eclipse
Total eclipse ends
Partial eclipse will begin
Partial eclipse ends
12:16 p.m.
1:34 p.m.
1:37 p.m.
2:57 p.m.
SOURCE: CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS/COMMUNITY IMPACT
What's next
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
In preparation for both eclipses, the city launched the website
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www.drippingeclipse.com with information for community members, businesses and potential visitors. Glasses and other mer- chandise are available to purchase online. For the full eclipse, a display will be installed at Veterans Memorial Park, which will serve as an educational component as well as a photo opportunity for visitors.
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Mercer Street will be closed for a free celebration of the event from April 7-8 featuring vendors and entertainment.
COURTESY AUBREY GEMIGNANI/NASA
HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA
SATURDAY
SEPT. 9 - OCT. 21, 2023 | 7PM TILL 9PM | CENTRAL PLAZA LAWN
Bring your family, friends, and a blanket to lounge on the Central Plaza Lawn during the show! Arrive early to shop and dine at Hill Country Galleria. Admission is free and dogs are welcome. Visit hillcountrygalleria.com
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