Fly over the United States during the annular solar eclipse of October 14, 2023.

This animation simulates the view from a spacecraft chasing the annular solar eclipse from an altitude of 125 miles! During this Ring of Fire eclipse, the Sun will appear as a dazzling thin ring. Be sure to use eclipse glasses or another safe solar viewing method. Find safe and ISO certified eclipse glasses at As the eclipse begins in the early morning in Oregon, the Moon’s shadow is elongated and traveling fast at 7000 miles per hour! After crossing California, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas, the annular solar eclipse proceeds to Central America and South America. See detailed maps of the eclipse path at This eclipse comes less than 6 months before a total solar eclipse crosses North America from Mazatlan to Newfoundland on April 8, 2024. Learn more about the 2024 eclipse at