PUERTO SAN JULIAN, Argentina: On Wednesday, parts of South America will witness a rare solar eclipse known as a “ring of fire.” This phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun but doesn’t entirely block the Sun’s light due to the Moon’s greater-than-usual distance from Earth. This results in a glowing ring of light around the Moon.
According to Diego Hernandez from the Buenos Aires Planetarium, the eclipse will display a “crescent sun” before and after the ring as the Moon crosses the Sun. The eclipse will last over three hours, starting around 1700 GMT and concluding at 2030 GMT, with the “ring of fire” appearing briefly at approximately 1845 GMT.
The eclipse will be visible in parts of Chile and Argentina, while other countries, including Bolivia, Brazil, and New Zealand, will see a partial eclipse. Space agencies have advised people to use proper eye protection, such as certified eclipse glasses, to safely view the event.
The next partial solar eclipse is scheduled for March 29, 2025.
