{"id":34977,"date":"2023-10-17T10:10:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T08:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/f412fa0b-a333-4203-8d65-4b1a7534256a"},"modified":"2023-10-17T10:46:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T08:46:19","slug":"solar-eclipse-13-stunning-photos-of-the-blazing-ring-of-fire","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/rss_feed\/solar-eclipse-13-stunning-photos-of-the-blazing-ring-of-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar eclipse: 13 stunning photos of the blazing \u2018ring of fire\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

A spectacular annular eclipse won\u2019t be visible in the US again until 2039. <\/p>

By James Cutmore\n <\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 17 October 2023 at 08:10 AM<\/p>

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A solar eclipse<\/a> doesn’t get much more spectacular than this. On 14 October 2023, a stunning annular eclipse cut across parts of North, Central and South America, leaving millions captivated by a mesmerising \u2018ring of fire\u2019 burning in the sky.<\/p>

This spectacular phenomenon unfolded as the Moon passed in front of the Sun<\/a>. As the Moon wasn\u2019t close enough to Earth to completely block out the Sun\u2019s rays, a small fiery halo of sunlight remained visible.<\/p>

Throughout the Americas, solar eclipses are not uncommon \u2013 people in regions of the US, Mexico, and Canada can look forward to a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. However, this will not be a \u2018ring of fire\u2019 eclipse, the next one of these visible in 2039 around the US.<\/p>

In the UK, the next solar eclipse<\/a>, a partial eclipse, will occur in March 2025. The next total eclipse visible on the British Isles will be in September 2090.<\/p>

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA<\/h2>
(1\/3)The Moon starts crossing in front of the Sun over Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, during an annular eclipse on 14 October 2023. Photo by Patrick T Fallon\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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(2\/3)The Moon crosses and eclipses the Sun over Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, during an annular eclipse on 14 October 2023. Photo by Patrick T Fallon\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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(3\/3) The ‘ring of fire’ effect of the Moon eclipsing the Sun during the annular eclipse of the Sun over Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, during an annular eclipse on 14 October 2023. Photo by Patrick T Fallon\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Mexico City, Mexico<\/h2>
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People watch the annular solar eclipse at the Luis Enrique Erro Planetarium of the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) in Mexico City on 14 October 2023. Photo by Alfredo Estrella\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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The annular solar eclipse as seen from the Luis Enrique Erro Planetarium of the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico City, on 14 October 2023. Photo by Luis Barron\/Eyepix Group\/Future Publishing\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Penonome, Panama<\/h2>
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TOPSHOT – The “Ring of Fire” effect caused during the annular solar eclipse is seen from Penonome, Panama, on October 14, 2023. (Photo by Luis Acosta \/ AFP) (Photo by LUIS ACOSTA\/AFP via Getty Images) – \u00a9Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Bogota, Columbia<\/h2>
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A woman uses a welding mask to watch the annular solar eclipse in Bogota on 14 October 2023. Photo by Juan Barreto\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>

California, USA<\/h2>
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A view of the annular solar eclipse as seen on a Sunspotter telescope at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano, California, USA on 14 October 2023. At the height of the eclipse, the moon covered approximately 70 per cent of the Sun’s surface. Photo by Mark Rightmire\/Digital First Media\/Orange County Register\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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A solar enthusiast with a parrot views a partial solar eclipse through special protective glasses at the Griffith Observatory, California, USA, on 14 October 2023. Photo by Ringo Chiu\/ZUMA Press Wire\/Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Tatacoa, Columbia<\/h2>
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(1\/2) The Moon moves across the Sun’s path in Tatacoa, Colombia on 14 October 2023. Photo by Juancho Torres\/Anadolu\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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TATACOA, COLOMBIA – OCTOBER 14: The Lunar orb moving across the sun’s path, creates the Annular Solar Eclipse spectacle in the Tatacoa, Colombia on October 14, 2023. (Photo by Juancho Torres\/Anadolu via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Manaus, Brazil<\/h2>
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The Moon crosses in front of the Sun during the annular solar eclipse as smoke haze from fires in the Amazon rainforest blankets the sky in Manaus, Amazonas State, northern Brazil, on 14 October 2023. Photo by Michael Dantas\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Utah, USA<\/h2>
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A compilation of photographs shows the progress of the Annular Solar Eclipse on 14 October 2023 in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA. Photo by George Frey\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>

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