The “Ring of Fire” Dazzles Across the Eastern U.S., Europe, and Northern Asia
The world witnessed a breathtaking annular solar eclipse, often referred to as the “ring of fire.” During this celestial event, the Moon positioned itself in front of the Sun, obscuring most of its light and leaving a brilliant ring of fire around it.
This stunning phenomenon was visible across the east coast of the United States, large parts of Europe—including the UK and Ireland—and northern Asia. While not everyone experienced the full spectacle, many enjoyed a partial eclipse, where the Sun appeared as a crescent shape in the sky.
The eclipse commenced before sunrise on the U.S. east coast, continuing as the Sun rose. In the UK, the peak of the eclipse occurred just before noon.
As always, safety was a crucial reminder: observers were advised never to look directly at the eclipse without proper equipment, such as eclipse glasses, as the intense light could cause serious and permanent eye damage.
