On October 14th Texas will witness a rare annular solar eclipse, creating a stunning “ring of fire” effect. You can see it from your backyard or up close at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park in Houston. This facility has one of the largest public telescopes in the U.S. Brazos Bend State Park offers various camping options for the weekend adventure. The eclipse occurs from 10:27 AM to 1:38 PM, with the peak at 11:58 AM. Get tickets in advance, which include eclipse glasses. The event lasts 3 hours and 11 minutes.