
An upcoming celestial event, the annular solar eclipse named "Ring of Fire", has already captured the attention of skygazers worldwide and is scheduled to take place on October 2, 2024.
What is annular solar eclipse?
For those uninitiated with the heavenly grandeur, in an annular solar eclipse, the moon will pass before the sun, creating a “ring of fire” effect in the sky. However, it differs from a total solar eclipse as the moon will not completely cover the sun, resulting in a unique and astonishing view.
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Where will annular solar eclipse 2024 occur?
The upcoming solar eclipse will be visible from a narrow path that passes through the Earth’s southern hemisphere. It will begin in the southern Pacific Ocean and cross over Chile and Argentina before ending in the southern Atlantic Ocean.
As a result, sky viewers in these areas can see the “ring of fire” visible for 7 minutes and 25 seconds, created by the moon passing in front of the sun, creating a rare sight that will captivate them.
Annular solar eclipse 2024 timing
The annular solar eclipse will begin on October 2 at 11:42am EDT in the southern Pacific Ocean, while the annularity phase will begin at 12:50pm EDT in the region of Argentina and reach its maximum at 2:45pm EDT in the southern Atlantic Ocean.
Watch solar eclipse 2024 online
Those who are unfortunately unable to witness the spectacular solar eclipse in person can visit various online resources providing live streams and recordings of the event.
Safety measures while viewing solar eclipse 2024
While people are eagerly waiting for the upcoming astronomical, one should use proper eye protection to view the solar eclipse safely.
Therefore, solar eclipse glasses can be used to view the “ring of fire,” to avoid looking directly at the sun during the eclipse as it can cause permanent damage to the eyes.