This week will see a solar eclipse known as the ring of fire, or an annular solar eclipse. This type of eclipse occurs when the moon is at its farthest point from Earth, appearing smaller than the sun ...

Diamond ring. Devil horns. Ring of fire. Baily’s Beads … Believe it or not, these phrases are related. They’re each named for the visual effect they cause during an eclipse. Eclipses elicit a lot of ...

WASHINGTON — The next total solar eclipse may be a few years away from returning to the U.S., but a similar astronomical event is happening today. But unfortunately for most North American skywatchers ...

WASHINGTON — The next total solar eclipse may be a few years away from returning to the U.S., but a similar astronomical event is coming up this week. On Wednesday, October 2, an annular solar eclipse ...