An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon covers the Sun's center, leaving the Sun's visible outer edges to form a “ring of fire” or annulus around the Moon.

Nov 4, 2024 · On Oct. 2, 2024, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, creating an annular solar eclipse, or "ring of fire" in the sky.

Sep 22, 2023 · Annular eclipses are a very special type of solar eclipse. During an annular eclipse, the Moon is centered in front of the Sun but doesn’t completely obscure it, instead …

Sep 23, 2025 · The next annular solar eclipse will occur on Feb. 17, 2026. Our guide tells you everything you need to know about the upcoming solar spectacle.

But what exactly is an annular solar eclipse and how is it different from a total solar eclipse? An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun …

An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and Sun, but does not completely cover the Sun's disk. Instead, it covers most of the Sun, leaving its outer …

Sep 24, 2023 · What Is an Annular Solar Eclipse? An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, but the apparent size of the Moon is smaller …

Sep 30, 2024 · An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon appears smaller than the Sun as it crosses its disc, and so doesn’t block out all of its light. This happens because the Moon’s …

The type of solar eclipse that happens during each season (whether total, annular, hybrid, or partial) depends on apparent sizes of the Sun and Moon. If the orbit of the Earth around the …

Nov 6, 2025 · During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely covers the Sun, creating a brief period of darkness known as totality. In contrast, during an annular eclipse, the Moon appears …