Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse comes to California this weekend

A rare "ring" eclipse is coming to California Sunday evening — the first of its kind to enter the continental United States since 1994.

By Geoff Gaherty, Starry Night Education — for Space.com Just two weeks after the huge 'super Moon' wowed skywatchers around the world, the heavens will.

By: Mike Wall Published: 05/14/2012 10:19 AM EDT on SPACE.com Skywatchers in East Asia and the western United States should circle Sunday (May 20) on their calendars.

By Geoff Gaherty, Starry Night Education — for Space.com Just two weeks after the huge 'super Moon' wowed skywatchers around the world, the heavens will.

Just two weeks after the huge "supermoon" wowed skywatchers around the world, the heavens will offer up another observing treat — a solar eclipse on May 20 that should be visible from much of western North America. The May 20 event is what's known as