The Sun in Shadow – Sunspots During the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse

A dramatic telescopic view of the October 14, 2023, annular solar eclipse captures the Moon gradually moving across the Sun above northeastern San Antonio, Texas. The Moon's dark silhouette cuts deeply into the glowing orange solar disk, creating a striking crescent with two prominent sunspots visible on its illuminated surface. Subtle variations in brightness and texture add depth to this remarkable astronomical scene. Photographed through a Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope at 1700mm using a Nikon D850 and solar filter, this image reveals the fascinating details of the Sun during the early stages of its transformation into the famous Ring of Fire.
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