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

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The annular eclipse dimmed the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America.
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An annular solar eclipse seen from Tatacoa Desert, Colombia.
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Spectators wear solar viewing glasses during a solar eclipse in Driftwood, Texas, US
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The moon passes in front of the sun during a solar eclipse seen from Driftwood, Texas, US.
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he moon begins to fall below the sun's horizon during an annular solar eclipse in Kerrville, Texas.
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The "ring of fire" effect caused during the annular eclipse of the Sun over Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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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.
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The "ring of fire" annular eclipse during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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The annular solar eclipse appears from behind clouds above Skinner Butte in Eugene, Oregon.
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The "Ring of Fire" effect caused during the annular solar eclipse is seen from Penonome, Panama.
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