On October 2, 2024, a "ring of fire" solar eclipse captivated spectators in parts of Chile and Argentina. This annular eclipse occurs when the Moon partially covers the Sun, leaving a bright ring visible. The event was best seen in locations like Easter Island and Buenos Aires, with a narrow path of totality.
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00:00On 2nd October 2024, a spectacular ring of fire solar eclipse occurred, visible in the
00:10parts of South America, including Chile and Argentina.
00:16This annular solar eclipse, also known as the ring of fire, happens when the Moon is
00:21too far from the Earth to completely cover the Sun, leaving a bright ring visible around
00:28the edges.
00:33Hundreds of tourists, photographers and astronomy enthusiasts on the tip of South America watched
00:39this rare ring of fire solar eclipse in Puerto San Julian in Argentina's Patagonia.
00:45The spectacle, which occurs when the Moon momentarily almost disappears as the Moon
00:51crosses its path, was visible from Chile's Easter Island.
00:59This eclipse captivated spectators, particularly in Chile's Easter Island and Buenos Aires
01:05in Argentina, where the final solar eclipse of the year was best observed.
01:12This celestial event was characterized a few minutes off or as the sun-edged formed a glowing
01:18ring before transitioning into a crescent.
01:21In Chile, the Rapa Nui National Park on Easter Island became the focal point for people gathering
01:27to witness the phenomenon.
01:47Puerto San Julian also watched as Moon passed by the Sun, providing a striking visual display.
01:55Solar eclipses occur at around two to four times in a year, according to NASA.
02:01However, annular solar eclipses like this one are the more infrequent and can be only
02:06seen in certain regions of the world.
02:10Unlike the total solar eclipse, which entirely blocks the Sun, annular solar eclipses leave
02:15the edges of the Sun visible, creating a ring of fire.
02:20For those who missed this stunning celestial event, two more solar eclipses are set in
02:252025.
02:26The first will occur on 29 March, visible across the parts of Europe, Asia, Africa and
02:32America.
02:33The second one is on September 21, which will be primarily visible in Australia and Antarctica.
02:39Additionally, a total solar eclipse is expected on 17 February 2026, promising another mesmerizing
02:47sky spectacle for the stargazers.