👉Annular Solar Eclipse — February 17 🌑☀️ On February 17, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, but from a slightly farther distance than usual. As a result, it won’t completely cover the Sun, but instead will create a stunning ring of light in the sky. This type of eclipse, known as an annular eclipse, creates a brilliant ring of sunlight around the darkened Moon, making it a spectacular sight. Unlike a total solar eclipse, you won’t see the Sun’s outer atmosphere during this event. 🌍 Where

258K views · 2.6K reactions | ABC News' Frank Reynolds anchored the network's live coverage of a total solar eclipse 38 years ago. Although the celestial phenomenon on Feb. 26, 1979 was only visible from the Pacific Northwest, it was the last total solar eclipse over the contiguous United States to take place that century — and just like this year, the rare event captured the imagination of the nation. https://trib.al/yywBJSG. | ABC News | Facebook

66K views · 395 reactions | This incredible 8mm footage was shot in Michigan in February 1979, the last time a total solar eclipse appeared over the contiguous United States | MLive.com | Facebook