Solar eclipse forecast: Southwest likely to have best viewing conditions for October 'ring of fire'

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Solar eclipse forecast: Southwest likely to have best viewing conditions for October 'ring of fire'
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Here's a look at the forecast along the entire eclipse path, which stretches from coastal Oregon to the Gulf Coast of Texas.

For those who can't get their hands on a pair of eclipse glasses, there is an alternative to the fancy specs: a DIY projection box.

Millions of people from Texas to Oregon will be hoping for a cloudless sky to witness the "ring of fire" created during an annulareclipsing nearly 90% of it. This is known as an annular solar eclipse because the Moon is at the farthest point in its orbit of Earth. During the maximum eclipse, known as annularity, the light from the Sun around the Moon, creates the "ring of fire" for which the annular eclipse is known.

With an annular solar eclipse, you need to wear solar eclipse glasses during the entire event to look at the Sun. At no pointTo view this eclipse, you'll need your solar eclipse glasses and a clear view of a mostly cloudless sky. Here's a look at the forecast along the entire eclipse path, which stretches from the Pacific Northwest to theUtah, New Mexico and Texas may have the best view of the "ring of fire" on Oct. 14, with little to no cloud cover and moderateFog could be a concern for those in Oregon early in the day. Heading to a higher elevation may give you a better chance to see the "ring of fire" with your eclipse glasses.Expect moderate temperatures in the low 70s with a few clouds.

The FOX Model shows little to no cloud cover over most of Texas for the eclipse, which could provide an excellent eclipse viewing experience for skygazers., the temperature will be warm, with a high in the upper 80s by the afternoon. In West Texas, temperatures will be more moderate, with a high forecast of about 80 degrees.

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