That was known as the "Great American Eclipse of 2024", and it occurred just after the sun had gone down in Israel and the first day of the first month on the Hebrew calendar had begun.  The second solar eclipse of 2024 will take place on October 2nd.  When it occurs, the sun will have just gone down in Israel and the festival of Rosh Hashanah will have just started.

I realize that this is a lot to process, and so let it sink in for a moment.

Is it just a coincidence that the first solar eclipse of 2024 just happened to fall on the very first day of the very first month on the Hebrew calendar, and the second solar eclipse of 2024 just happens to fall on the day that is celebrated as "the Jewish New Year"?

Let me try to break all of this down one step at a time.

According to Daily Galaxy, on October 2nd we will witness "a stunning annular solar eclipse"…

A mesmerizing astronomical event is on the horizon as the Moon prepares to pass between the Earth and the Sun, creating a stunning annular solar eclipse.

This rare celestial occurrence, where the Moon is positioned just far enough from Earth to leave a brilliant ring of sunlight visible around its silhouette, promises to captivate skywatchers with its unique and dramatic display. Known as the "ring of fire," this phenomenon offers a breathtaking view that differs significantly from a total solar eclipse, where the Sun is completely obscured.

So exactly what is an "annular solar eclipse"?

It is when the moon crosses the face of the sun but does not completely block it out.  When the moon is centered directly in front of the sun, a ring of sunlight is still visible around the moon, and that is why such an event is often called a "ring of fire" eclipse…