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Annular solar eclipse: Crowds in Asia gather to see 'ring of fire'
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-50913943Annular solar eclipse: Crowds in Asia gather to see 'ring of fire'
7 hours ago
People across Asia are witnessing an annular solar eclipse, which is also known as a "ring of fire".
Crowds have gathered to watch the natural phenomenon in a number of countries, including Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India and Saudi Arabia.
In an annular eclipse, the moon covers the centre of the Sun, giving the appearance of a bright ring.
There are usually two solar eclipses on Earth every year, and they occur only when the Earth is completely or partially in the Moon's shadow.
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Order your eye protection eye wear now. They ran out of them a week before the '17 eclipse. 
