Ring of fire Annular solar eclipses are a rare astronomic event usually known as the Ring of Fire. NASA argues that this happens when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth but it cannot cover the Sun fully because it is further. Thus, a bright ring of the Sun is formed around a dark shadow of the Moon. When the Sun is fully covered by the Moon, a total solar eclipse is said to have occurred and minimal eclipse is experienced when the three celestial bodies are not fully aligned.

Where and when will this rare sight be visible?

The most distinct sight of the “Ring of Fire” will be observed during a narrow strip of Antarctica, and a partial eclipse will be seen in the whole continent of ice and in some areas of Africa and South America. Annular eclipses take place once or twice in a year though they are seen in few regions of the globe. According to astronomers, eclipses normally occur in two, known as eclipse seasons, and normally consist of a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse, within a period of about two weeks. In this, the shadow of the Moon will cover the earth, covering thousands of kilometers; hence, this will be even more unique.

How to safely observe an eclipse see

Since this narrow band of fire will by no means be traversed, except over Antarctica, the majority of the population will need to view it through livestream. When you are watching a partial eclipse, at first the Moon will seem to narrow the Sun, and the light will be eclipsed making shadows even deeper. During the moment of the best observation, there will be a shining ring around the edges of the Sun. However, the first is the safety: it is unsafe to look at the Sun through the naked eye without the certified eclipse glasses. The mere sunglasses will not be enough. A pinhole projector can be constructed by sticking a small opening in a piece of cardboard in case no special glasses are available so that the Sun image can be seen safely.

Upcoming Astronomical Events

The year is full of enthusiasm to the sky lovers. In the evening sky at the end of February, several planets will simultaneously be seen, and some of them will be observed even by the naked eye. Within a few days, at the very beginning of March, a total lunar eclipse will take place, where the moon will be red, and be called a blood moon. Occurrences such as these remind us that the universe is in constant motion and by observing the sky at the right moment, we are able to see some of the most beautiful things that the universe has to offer.

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