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An annular solar eclipse is coming soon, and it will be an amazing sight to see! The annular eclipse will take place in North, Central, and South America on Saturday, October 14 and is nicknamed the "ring of fire" eclipse due to the halo of the sun that peeks out from around the moon when it covers the sun. There are three types of solar eclipses: partial, annular, and total. A partial solar eclipse is where the moon partially blocks the sun, while a total eclipse is where the moon aligns perfectly with the sun and earth, blocking its light completely. On the other hand, an annular eclipse is when the moon aligns perfectly with the sun, but it is too far away. The moon has an elliptical orbit, so it is farther away from Earth at some times and closer at other times. When it is too far from the Earth and it lines up with the sun, the moon is not close enough to cover the entire sun, leaving a so-called "ring of fire" on the edge. Make sure not to miss this annular eclipse, because the next one will be in 2046! However, a total solar eclipse will take place across North America on April 8, 2024, which will also be a spectacular sight.
On another note, three people are dead and at least five others have been injured after a shooting at the luxury Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok, Thailand. The 14-year-old shooter had a mental health condition and was being treated for it, but reports show that he had recently stopped taking his medication. Police arrived on the scene just minutes after the shooting, but multiple people had already been shot. The shooting took place at rush hour, but the teen thankfully had a classic gun instead of a gun commonly used in mass shootings like an AR-15. The injured have been hospitalized, but none are in critical condition, and the shooter has been taken to a local jail.
Lastly, we have another reminder that if you live in the United States, watch out for a test of the national emergency alert system tomorrow at 2:20 pm EDT. Read more here.
Fact of the Day: The number of people killed each year by vending machines is 4 times as many are killed by sharks.
Quote of the Day: Nothing will work unless you do. (Maya Angelou)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Faze (verb)- To faze someone is to disturb their composure. Faze is a synonym of disconcert and daunt.
In a Sentence: My grandfather was a stolid individual who was not easily fazed by life's troubles.
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