Solar eclipse (2023) at Mesa Verde National Park: How to watch, camp

In this handout provided by NASA, ... — An annular eclipse, as seen in 2012. Differing from a total solar eclipse, the moon in an annular eclipse appears too small to cover the sun completely, leaving a ring of fire effect around the moon. (JAXA/NASA/Hinode via Getty Images)

By Tiney Ricciardi | cricciardi@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: September 29, 2023 at 6:00 AM MDT | UPDATED: October 11, 2023 at 7:55 AM MDT

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Mesa Verde plans to have three viewing areas throughout the park where rangers will hand out protective glasses for guests.

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