How to watch the rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse this month

A dazzling solar eclipse, also known as a "ring of fire," is set to cross the Americas this month. 

Millions of skywatchers will be able to catch the spectacular sight on Saturday, Oct. 14. This is the last annular solar eclipse that will be visible from the U.S. until June 21, 2039, according to NASA. Alaska is the only U.S. state in the path of the 2039 eclipse.