A Fiery Crescent and Sunspot – The 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse Over San Antonio

A dramatic view of the October 14, 2023, annular solar eclipse reveals a brilliant orange crescent as the Moon moves across the Sun above northeastern San Antonio, Texas. The Moon's dark silhouette carves a sweeping arc through the solar disk, while a prominent sunspot remains visible near the center of the illuminated crescent. Against the deep black background, the striking contrast highlights the extraordinary beauty of this celestial alignment. Photographed through a Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope at 1700mm using a Nikon D850 and solar filter, this image captures a remarkable moment during the progression toward the famous Ring of Fire.
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