An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon is positioned farther from Earth in its orbit, causing it to appear smaller than the Sun in the sky. This allows the outer edges of the Sun to remain visible around the Moon, forming the "ring of fire" effect. On October 2, 2024, an annular solar eclipse will take place, producing a stunning "ring of fire" effect as the Moon partially covers the Sun.
This celestial phenomenon will be visible over parts of the Pacific Ocean, southern Chile, and southern Argentina. People in the path of annularity will witness the Moon forming a glowing ring around the Sun, while those outside this path will experience a partial eclipse. Annular solar eclipse 2024 timing The annular solar eclipse will begin at 11:42 a.
m. EDT (1542 GMT) on October 2, 2024. The eclipse will reach its peak at 2:45 p.
m. EDT (1845 GMT), when the Moon will obscure the largest part of the Sun. At this moment, observers within the path of annularity will witness the striking "ring of fire" effect.
What are annular solar eclipses? An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon is positioned farther from Earth in its orbit, causing it to appear smaller than the Sun in the sky. This allows the outer edges of the Sun to remain visible around the Moon, forming the "ring of fire" effect. Unlike total solar eclipses, where the Moon fully blocks the Sun, annular eclipses create a ring-shaped appearance.
Types of solar eclipses There are four primary types of solar eclipses: total,.