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Annular solar eclipse today! See a ring of fire

Today, an annular solar eclipse will cross over parts of South America, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and Antarctica. Watch a livestream here.

The Ring of Fire, where volcanoes and earthquakes reign

The Ring of Fire is home to the majority of Earth's volcanoes and earthquakes. This region rings the Pacific Ocean where tectonic plates interact.

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Favorite photos of ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse

Stunning photos of the June 10, 2021 'ring of fire' solar eclipse photos.

‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse on June 10

The moon will sweep in front of the sun June 10 to stage 2021's first solar eclipse. A bright ring, the sun's outer rim, will surround the moon at mid-eclipse.

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Photos of December 26 ‘ring of fire’ eclipse

The December 26, 2019, annular or 'ring of fire' solar eclipse was viewed across a narrow track that started at sunrise in Saudi Arabia and ended at sunset over the North Pacific Ocean.

Favorite photos: Ring of fire eclipse

The annular - or ring of fire - eclipse was visible from Earth's Southern Hemisphere. Photos here!

February 26 ring of fire eclipse

The annular eclipse of the sun on February 26, 2017 takes place in the Southern Hemisphere, along a very narrow path that runs through South America and Africa.

Ring of fire eclipse on Sunday

The February 26, 2017 annular solar eclipse - aka a ring of fire eclipse - will be visible from parts of Earth's Southern Hemisphere.

Ring of fire eclipse on September 1

Second and final solar eclipse of 2016. Moon too far away in its orbit to cover the sun completely so it's an annular or ring of fire eclipse.

Video: May 10 ring of fire annular solar eclipse

Beautiful video of ring of fire eclipse by astrophotographer Colin Legg, who used three cameras along the ecliptic path in western Australia.

Flattened ring of fire eclipse

Atmospheric distortion caused the sun and moon to look flattened in this image of the May 9-10, 2013 annular solar eclipse.

Ring of fire – annular – eclipse from 2012

Rick Shanahan photographed the May 20, 2012 annular solar eclipse.

Ring of fire eclipse on May 9-10, 2013

Those in the Australian outback and parts of the Pacific Ocean will be able to view an annular solar eclipse. Elsewhere ... a partial eclipse.

Human endurance in ancient Ring of Fire settlements

Ancient human populations lived on islands rife with natural disasters. From their early settlements, we're learning about human endurance in a difficult and uncertain world.

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Spring fireball season is underway! Watch for them

Spring fireball season is now! The rate of fireballs (bright meteors) often goes up in the Northern Hemisphere by as much as 30% from February through April.

Diagram: inner solar system, with orbits of the inner planets, and the stream of Taurid debris.

Could Taurid fireballs – aka Halloween fireballs – bring a risk to Earth?

Researchers from the University of New Mexico said that the Taurid meteor shower - aka Halloween fireballs - could bring a risk of an airburst in 2032 and 2036.

Iberian Peninsula wildfires bring smoky skies to Europe

See a satellite view from space showing the Iberian Peninsula wildfires and the smoke that is degrading air quality in the region.

Another SpaceX Starship explosion! Huge fireball during test

A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during a static-fire test on June 18, at SpaceX's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. See the video.

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This Is Wildfire: Tips on preparing yourself and your home

The book "This Is Wildfire" explains why wildfires seem larger and more destructive. Find tips on preparing yourself, your home and your community for wildfire.

Animation of Bering Sea meteor, December 18, 2018.

Great images of fireball over Bering Sea

Last December 18, a big "fireball" or bright meteor exploded above the Bering Sea with more than 10 times the energy of the atomic blast over Hiroshima. Satellites saw it all.

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Annular solar eclipse today! See a ring of fire

The Ring of Fire, where volcanoes and earthquakes reign

Favorite photos of ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse

‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse on June 10

Photos of December 26 ‘ring of fire’ eclipse

Favorite photos: Ring of fire eclipse

February 26 ring of fire eclipse

Ring of fire eclipse on Sunday

Ring of fire eclipse on September 1

Video: May 10 ring of fire annular solar eclipse

Flattened ring of fire eclipse

Ring of fire – annular – eclipse from 2012

Ring of fire eclipse on May 9-10, 2013

Human endurance in ancient Ring of Fire settlements

Spring fireball season is underway! Watch for them

Could Taurid fireballs – aka Halloween fireballs – bring a risk to Earth?

Iberian Peninsula wildfires bring smoky skies to Europe

Another SpaceX Starship explosion! Huge fireball during test

This Is Wildfire: Tips on preparing yourself and your home

Great images of fireball over Bering Sea