An annular solar eclipse will occur on October 14, 2025, and will be visible across a swathe of North America, including Colorado Springs. During an annular eclipse, the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, but does not completely obscure the solar disk. This creates a “ring of fire” effect around the Moon’s silhouette. The specific circumstances of the eclipse, such as the duration of annularity and the percentage of the Sun obscured, will vary depending on the observer’s location within the path of the eclipse. Colorado Springs is positioned to experience a significant portion of this astronomical event.
Eclipses have fascinated and inspired humankind for millennia. Historically, they were often viewed with superstition and awe. Today, they offer a unique opportunity for scientific study of the Sun’s corona and the Earth’s atmosphere. Furthermore, the 2025 annular eclipse presents a rare and spectacular celestial phenomenon for public viewing, encouraging interest in astronomy and the natural world. The predicted path of annularity passes directly over Colorado Springs, making the city an ideal location for observation.