October 2, 2024: Experience the Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse

On October 2, 2024, an annular solar eclipse, commonly referred to as the 'ring of fire,' will occur, marking the first solar eclipse since the total eclipse in April 2024. This event will be visible from specific regions, including the South Pacific Ocean, southern South America, and the South Atlantic Ocean. Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the moon completely obscures the sun, this annular eclipse will allow a ring of sunlight to be visible around the moon for a few minutes. The path of annularity will span approximately 165 miles (267 kilometers) wide, beginning in the Pacific Ocean at sunrise and concluding in the South Atlantic Ocean at sunset. Notable locations where observers can witness the 'ring of fire' include Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in Chile, which will experience the phenomenon for 6 minutes and 12 seconds at 2:03 p.m. EAST, and Cochrane, Chile, where it will last for 5 minutes and 40 seconds at 5:21 p.m. CLST. In Argentina, Perito Moreno National Park will see the 'ring of fire' for 6 minutes and 17 seconds at 5:21 ART, while Puerto Deseado will experience it for 3 minutes and 22 seconds at 5:27 p.m. ART. Puerto San Julian will also witness the event for 5 minutes and 12 seconds at 5:24 p.m. ART. Additionally, a partial solar eclipse will be observable from Mexico, particularly along the west coast of Baja California Sur and a coastal strip of Jalisco. However, the visibility of the partial eclipse will be more pronounced the closer one is to the path of annularity.