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Annular Eclipse

An annular eclipse refers to a celestial event in which the Sun appears as a bright ring surrounding a dark silhouette of the Moon. This occurs when the Moon is farthest from the Earth during its elliptical orbit, causing it to appear smaller in size and unable to completely cover the Sun. The result is a magnificent display where the Moon appears centrally aligned with the Sun, creating a striking ring of light.

Examples:

• During the annular eclipse, people gathered to witness the breathtaking beauty of the 'ring of fire'.
• Solar filters or eclipse glasses are essential when observing an annular eclipse.
• Scientists study annular eclipses to gather valuable data about the Sun's atmosphere and its effect on Earth.

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