The “Ring of Fire,” or annular solar eclipse, will occur on October 2, 2024, and observers in regions of the Pacific Ocean, southern Chile, and Argentina will be able to see it. When the moon passes in front of the sun and Earth, appearing slightly smaller, a brilliant ring of sunlight surrounds the dark lunar disk, creating a breathtaking celestial spectacle.
Why did the “Ring of Fire” form during the annular eclipse?
An annular eclipse happens when the moon is further from Earth than a total solar eclipse, which happens when the sun is completely covered. About 93% of the sun’s surface will be covered during the eclipse on October 2, creating a dazzling ring of light that can last for up to 7 minutes and 25 seconds.
