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phases of an annular solar eclipse arranged in a circle formation showing the sun get progressively more eclipsed by the moon until just a thin ring of light is visible.

Annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into a glorious 'ring of fire' today. Here's what you need to know.

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Today (Oct. 2), the moon and sun will create a "ring of fire" during an annular solar eclipse. Here's how and when to catch the spectacular phenomenon.

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a series 8 spheres each will progressively larger sections obscured by a black sphere until the middle sphere when the progress is reversed and the dark sphere recedes

5 main stages of the annular solar eclipse 2024 explained

By Robert Lea published

On Wednesday (Oct.2), an annular eclipse will sweep over the globe; here is what you can expect from this ring of fire eclipse, including how it will progress.

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A series of images showing the annular ring of fire solar eclipse progress. The moon looks like it is taking a bigger and bigger bite out of the sun until it covers it, but not completely, leaving a ring of orange around it.

Annular solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know about the next solar eclipse

By Jamie Carter last updated

Reference The next solar eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2024. The 'ring of fire' will be visible across the Pacific Ocean and South America.

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a ring of orange against a black background.

What time is the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2?

By Jamie Carter published

Here's what time the "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024 will occur as well as the annular eclipse times and durations for locations in the path of annularity.

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A round shadow falls on the top of a rounded Earth from space, Solar panels from the space station protrude from above.

How fast will the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 travel?

By Jamie Carter last updated

On Oct. 2 an annular solar eclipse will sweep across the Southern Hemisphere but just how will it travel?

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on the left is an orange ring of light, an annular solar eclipse on the right right is a black circle with a bright white glow surrounding it, this is a total solar eclipse.

What's the difference between an annular solar eclipse and a total solar eclipse?

By Jamie Carter last updated

Reference In this explainer, we explore the differences between a total solar eclipse and an annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse.

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a ring of fire solar eclipse

All solar eclipses will be 'rings of fire' in the distant future. Here's why

By Joe Rao last updated

There will come a time 1.21 billion years from now when the phenomenon of a total eclipse of the sun will become an impossibility.

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several statues line up beneath a partly cloudy sky

Why I'm going to Easter Island for the 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse

By Jamie Carter published

The world's most remote island, where moai stand and stare at the stars, will experience an annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024. For one eclipse-chaser, it's unmissable.

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A red sunset sky with an annular solar eclipse "ring of fire" and silhouetted birds flying across in the foreground.

1 week until annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a dramatic 'ring of fire'

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

With just one week to go, the countdown to the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 is on. We're ready, are you?

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the moon in a dark sky. the top edge of the moon darkened by a shadow

Harvest Moon Supermoon lunar eclipse: How to watch online for free tonight

By Brett Tingley last updated

A partial lunar eclipse of the Super Harvest Moon is coming tonight (Sept. 17.) Here's how you can watch it online for free.

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