Solar Eclipse | Fiery doughnut illuminates Australia skies [2013]

Stargazers are eagerly awaiting a truly awe-inspiring celestial spectacle this weekend, as a phenomenon known as an annular solar eclipse –aka a ‘Ring of Fire’– is set to adorn skies across the globe.

The ring of fire eclipse will take place between June 20 and 21 (depending on the viewing location) when the Moon partially obscures our view of the Sun, creating a silhouette of star fire.

This particular event only happens when the Moon is at its farthest point from the Earth in its orbit, appearing smaller in the sky relative to the Sun, while differentiating it from other solar eclipses.

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