Stunning 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse fascinates stargazers across US

Thousands of people across the Americas gazed at the heavens to witness a rare phenomenon

Published: October 15, 2023 07:53 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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The annular eclipse dimmed the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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An annular solar eclipse seen from Tatacoa Desert, Colombia. Image Credit: AP

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Spectators wear solar viewing glasses during a solar eclipse in Driftwood, Texas, US Image Credit: Bloomberg

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The moon passes in front of the sun during a solar eclipse seen from Driftwood, Texas, US. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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he moon begins to fall below the sun's horizon during an annular solar eclipse in Kerrville, Texas. Image Credit: Getty Images via AFP

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The "ring of fire" effect caused during the annular eclipse of the Sun over Albuquerque, New Mexico. Image Credit: AFP

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Viewers use special glasses to watch as the moon moves in front of the sun during an annular solar eclipse, or ring of fire. Image Credit: AP

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The "ring of fire" annular eclipse during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Image Credit: AP

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The annular solar eclipse appears from behind clouds above Skinner Butte in Eugene, Oregon. Image Credit: AP

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The "Ring of Fire" effect caused during the annular solar eclipse is seen from Penonome, Panama. Image Credit: AFP

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