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‘Ring of Fire’ Annular Solar Eclipse live online: Video, path, best images and reactions

A visitor tests special protective glasses to observe the upcoming solar eclipse at Hanga Piko archaeological monument area at Rapa Nui national park managed by the Mau Henua native community at Easter Island, Chile October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse: Latest Updates

Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse | Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Today, a solar eclipse will be visible from several South American countries. Below, you will find a live stream of the event and pictures as those on the ground release them. 

 

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Images from a "ring of fire" eclipse that took place in 2023

Across social media, one can find posts from the last time an event of this nature took place. These give everyone a glimpse into the magic of the eclipse and the eerie views it creates. 

A "ring of fire" eclipse occurs when the moon covers most of the sun, leaving only a small frame surrounding the celestial object. 

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When will the next solar eclipse take place? How often do they occur?

North America is preparing to witness one of the most fascinating astronomical phenomena that takes place on Earth: an eclipse of the Sun. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, obscuring the Sun’s disk and casting a shadow on the Earth.

The next major solar eclipse visible from parts of North America will be an annular solar eclipse on October 2, 2024. During this event, the Moon will appear slightly smaller than the Sun, creating a “ring of fire” effect visible along the path of annularity. Read more. 

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What to expect to see in today's eclipse

This eclipse is dubbed the "ring of fire" because of how it looks when the sun frames the moon. The eclipse will be visible from various South American countries, including Easter Island. 

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