Stunning photos of the "ring of fire" solar eclipse
The moon moves in front of the sun in a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse as seen from Tanjung Piai, Malaysia on December 26, 2019.
This type of eclipse is known as an annular solar eclipse. It occurs when a new moon passes between the Earth and the sun while the moon is at the farthest point in its elliptical orbit. Since the moon appears smaller, it does not completely cover the sun as it passes, leaving a glowing ring of sunlight around it.
Saudi Arabia
People take photos with their smartphones as they view the "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse in Hofuf, in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, December 26, 2019.
Hong Kong
The moon moves in front of the sun in a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse seen through a window in Hong Kong on December 26, 2019.
Philippines
The moon moves in front of the sun in a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse as seen from Balut Island, Saraggani province in the southern island of Mindanao on December 26, 2019.
Indonesia
Children wearing eclipse glasses watch the moon move in front of the sun in a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse in Surabaya, Indonesia, on December 26, 2019.
Myanmar
The surface of the sun is seen as the moon moves in front of it in a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse, as seen from Wan Twin in central Myanmar on December 26, 2019.
Thailand
The moon begins to cover the sun during a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse, as a star on top of a Christmas tree is seen in the foreground, in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 26, 2019
Malaysia
This composite image shows the moon as it moves in front of the sun in a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse as seen from Tanjung Piai in Malaysia on December 26, 2019.
Pakistan
The moon covers the sun during a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse as seen from Karachi on December 26, 2019.
Indonesia
A child watches through protective glasses as the moon moves in front of the sun during a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on December 26, 2019.
India
The moon totally covers the sun in a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse as seen from the south Indian city of Dindigul in Tamil Nadu state on December 26, 2019.
Indonesia
People pray as the solar eclipse is projected on a video screen during a rare "ring of fire" eclipse in Surabaya, Indonesia, on December 26, 2019.
Malaysia
This composite image shows the moon as it moves in front of the sun in a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse, as seen from Tanjung Piai in Malaysia, on December 26, 2019
Indonesia
A sliver of the moon covers the sun during the start of a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse in Jakarta, Indonesia, on December 26, 2019.
Indonesia
A boy gestures as he watches the moon move in front of the sun in a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse in Surabaya, Indonesia, on December 26, 2019.
Pakistan
The moon begins to cover the sun during a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse over the Badshahi mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, on December 26, 2019.
Myanmar
A bird flies past the moon as it moves in front of the sun in a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse, as seen from Wan Twin in central Myanmar on December 26, 2019.
Vietnam
An airplane flies past as the moon moves in front of the sun in a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse, as seen from Hanoi, Vietnam, on December 26, 2019.
Kuwait
This picture taken early on December 26, 2019 shows seagulls flying above a beach in Kuwait City during the solar eclipse.
Malaysia
A partial solar eclipse occurs over the skies of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 26, 2019.