Sky gazers and scientists have all been counting down to witness today"s annular solar eclipse which will pass over parts of the Americas. A solar eclipse is nothing more than an alignment of the sun, Earth and moon that has the earth passing through the moon"s shadow. But why is the solar eclipse in today"s image different? It occurs when the moon is farthest from the Earth because of its elliptical orbit. When this happens, it appears smaller, letting the sun"s brilliance peek through and creating a halo—the "Ring of fire". Viewers in specific regions can witness this cosmic show, but please be cautious. This eclipse should not be looked at directly without wearing specialised eye protection.
Ring of fire solar eclipse
Today in History
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76 glorious years of independence
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World Rhinoceros Day
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Say hello to these halophytes!
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The festival of breaking the fast
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A ghost on the mountain
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True masters of the jungle
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God’s Own Country
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Like paint on a canvas
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Red Fort, Delhi
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Horsetail Fall, Yosemite National Park, California, USA
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA
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So close, yet so far
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Family on parade
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Star Wars Day
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The epitome of luxury
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We can all just get along
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The top of Tennessee
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What are these beautiful birds?
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Mangrove islands near Kundapura, Karnataka
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The sun sets on the Valley of the Moon
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Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand
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The festival of joy and happiness
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The holy city of Varanasi
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One on land, a million in space
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The picturesque Mughal architecture
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An old bridge in a new light
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Persepolis, Iran