Stargazers were treated to an amazing show as the moon passed between the Earth and the sun Thursday, creating a “ring of fire” that is visible across most of southern Africa, AzVision.az reports citing RT.
The best vantage point was is Tanzania and Reunion Island.
The longest eclipse was visible in Tanzania, peaking at 12:06 p.m. local time and plummeting the sunny day into partial darkness.
Spreading across a 60-mile (100km) radius, those outside the full eclipse were able to enjoy a still impressive partial eclipse.
Also known as an annular eclipse, the ‘ring of fire’ is a rare treat, with only three more to occur this decade.
Unlike a total eclipse, the moon is smaller than the sun when it passes by it, producing a ring effect.
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