On Wednesday, a rare annular solar eclipse, also known as the “ring of fire,” darkened skies in various parts of the world. While South America had the best view of this phenomenon, residents in Hawaii were able to witness a partial eclipse. The eclipse occurs when the moon is at its farthest point from the sun, creating a ring of light effect rather than a complete blackout. Only 175,000 people lived in the path of annularity this time, with around 245 million people having a partial view. Pictures from South America captured the beauty of the darkening skies during the eclipse.
The annular solar eclipse was most visible in southern parts of Argentina and Chile, with Hawaii being the only state in the U.S. expected to have a partial view. Other territories and countries that were able to see at least a partial eclipse included American Samoa, Antarctica, Brazil, Mexico, New Zealand, and Uruguay. The eclipse was a rare and incredible event that captured the interest of many skywatchers around the world.
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