Parts of the world will see a special annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse. Other areas will see a partial eclipse.

A “ring of fire" eclipse of the sun will cross the Pacific and the tips of Argentina and Chile. During Wednesday's annular solar eclipse, the moon will obscure all but a ring-shaped sliver of the sun.

While April's total solar eclipse wowed millions, October's astronomical spectacle will only be viewed by a lucky few.

The annual solar eclipse event will be visible on Wednesday, October 2. This happens when the moon casts a shadow on sun during the course of Earth's revolution around it. As the moon is not big enough,

An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.

According to NASA, this annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth while it is at its farthest point from Earth.

The annular solar eclipse on October 2, 2024, brings with it a mix of scientifically backed health concerns and traditional beliefs about its impact on our health.

Some people across the world will be able to see another eclipse, for the first time since April’s solar eclipse. The annular eclipse, or a ‘ring of fire’ eclipse, will be visible over parts of South America on Wednesday, October 2. In some parts of the word, people will also be able to see a partial eclipse.

Solar eclipses occur when the sun, moon, and Earth align, causing the moon to cast a shadow that can either partially or completely block the sun’s light.

On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse will be visible from the Southern Hemisphere. During this event, the moon doesn't completely cover the sun from our perspective on Earth, so it leaves a "ring of fire" around the moon.

What is an annular ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse? According to National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, “An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon