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Annular solar eclipse attracts thousands to Balloon Fiesta Park

Fallon Fischer

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The rare annular solar eclipse made day 8 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta extra special for thousands of people in the crowd.

The day started off with a drone show, and then balloons filled the sky as part of Mass Ascension. During the eclipse, balloon pilots took part in a special candle burn commemorating the event.

Photos from day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta and the eclipse can be viewed below:

New Mexico flag made of drones on day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
“Meep meep.” Drone show on day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
Dawn Patrol on day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on October 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
Getting set up on day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
Balloon Glow on day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
Flyover on day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
Mass ascension on day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
Lift off! Day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
It takes a team on day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
Eclipse glasses at day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
Viewing the annular solar eclipse at day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
Viewing the annular solar eclipse at day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
Special candle burn during the annular solar eclipse at day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
After the annular solar eclipse at day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 14, 2023. (KRQE News 14 Digital Reporter Fallon Fischer)
Annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023. Taken from Balloon Fiesta Park. (KRQE Engineer Spencer Courtney)
Annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023. Taken from Balloon Fiesta Park. (KRQE Engineer Spencer Courtney)
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