Solar eclipse to create rare ‘ring of fire’ over South America

During this 'Ring of Fire' eclipse, which will last for over six hours, the Moon as it will be too far from Earth to completely shadow the Sun, will create a glimmering outline of sunlight around its dark centre. This outline is called the 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse.

The 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun attempting to obscure the Sun but failing to completely cover the Sun, leaving a radiant ring of sunlight visible on the outlines.

Notably, this 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse differs from the total solar eclipse where the moon completely blocks the Sun.