Solar eclipse to create rare 'ring of fire' over South America
Wednesday, 2 October 2024 An annular solar eclipse will create a rare "ring of fire" phenomenon visible in parts of South America on Wednesday. A "ring of fire" occurs when the Moon lines up between the Sun and the Earth to create a solar eclipse, but does not block out the Sun's light entirely, Diego Hernandez with the Buenos Aires Planetarium told AFP. On Wednesday, the Moon "will be a little farther from the Earth than usual, which happens about once a month," he said, meaning it will not be able to completely cover the Sun.
Hundreds of tourists, photographers and astronomy enthusiasts on the tip of South America watch a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse in Argentina's Patagonia. The spectacle occurs when the sun momentarily almost disappears as the moon crosses its path.
On October 2, 2024, a "ring of fire" solar eclipse captivated spectators in parts of Chile and Argentina. This annular eclipse occurs when the Moon partially covers the Sun, leaving a bright ring..
Wednesday, 2 October 2024
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