In pictures: 'Ring of Fire' eclipse captivates viewers across the world
· India Today
Skywatchers in several parts of the world, especially in Chile and Argentina, witnessed the annular solar eclipse on Wednesday. The annular solar eclipse is a celestial phenomenon, often referred to as a "ring of fire" eclipse, occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun but is too far from Earth to completely cover the Sun's disk. It is called the "ring of fire" eclipse because, during the peak of the eclipse, the outer edges of the Sun remain visible, forming a bright, fiery ring around the Moon.
Different phases of the annular solar eclipse seen on Wednesday. (Picture: Reuters)
An annular solar eclipse is seen in Las Horquetas, Santa Cruz, Argentina. (Picture: Reuters)
The 'Ring of Fire' eclipse as seen from the Tahai archaeological monument area in the Rapa Nui national park managed by the Mau Henua native community at Easter Island in Chile. (Picture: Reuters)
The sun during the initial phase of the annular eclipse, as viewed from Santa Cruz in Argentina. (Picture: Reuters)
The sun can be seen partially hidden by the moon during the annular eclipse on Wednesday, as seen from Santa Cruz in Argentina. (Picture: Reuters)
People watch the annular solar eclipse in Santa Cruz in Argentina. (Picture: Reuters)
One of the phases of the 'Ring of Fire' eclipse as seen from Santa Cruz in Argentina. (Picture: Reuters)
People use special glasses to view the annular solar eclipse on Wednesday in Argentina. (Picture: Reuters)