The special thing about the solar eclipse of June 10th is that it is an annular solar eclipse that forms a ring of fire around the moon.
The ring of fire is a cosmic phenomenon that occurs during a solar eclipse. (Photo: NASA)
Weeks after people were amazed by the supermoon and the total lunar eclipse in the evening sky, another sky phenomenon is just around the corner. The annular solar eclipse takes place on June 10th, when the moon comes between the earth and the sun.
The solar eclipses, of which there are three types, are common Phenomenon that happens all over the world. What is special about the June 10 solar eclipse, however, is that it is an annular solar eclipse that forms a ring of fire around the moon that covers the center of the sun.
What is an annular solar eclipse?
An annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon is farthest from Earth and the moon appears smaller due to the great distance between the two bodies. It does not block all view of the sun and forms a dark disk on top of a larger sun-colored disk that creates a ring of fire around the moon.
The Ring of Fire will be seen in Canada for about three minutes.
During the solar eclipse, the moon casts two shadows on the earth – umbra and penumbra. While umber gets smaller when it reaches the earth. It is the dark center of the moon’s shadow and people standing below it will witness a total solar eclipse. Meanwhile, the other shadow is the penumbra, which will get bigger when it reaches Earth, and the people standing below will see a partial solar eclipse.
While the ring of fire will be a picturesque event, it is recommended that you never look directly at the sun during a solar eclipse as it could damage your eyes. Appropriate safety equipment, goggles can be used to see the solar eclipse.
The solar eclipse, which is divided into three types, is a common phenomenon that occurs around the world.
Where will the ring of fire appear?
The ring of fire or annular solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Greenland, northeast Canada, the North Pole, and some parts of Russia. While India will not experience the solar eclipse, Europe, North America, Asia, the Arctic, and the Atlantic will experience a partial solar eclipse. According to reports, the solar eclipse will begin in Canada, northern Ontario, and the north side of Lake Superior. The Ring of Fire will be seen for about three minutes in Canada, while it will occur in Greenland when the solar eclipse reaches its climax, after which it can be seen in Siberia and at the North Pole.
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