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Annular eclipse
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a type of solar eclipse where the moon, passing between the earth and the sun, appears smaller than the sun, creating a ring of sunlight around the darkened moon
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During an annular eclipse, observers in the path of the eclipse see a ring of sunlight encircling the Moon, creating a spectacular " ring of fire " effect.
An annular eclipse differs from a total solar eclipse because the Moon's apparent size does not completely cover the Sun, leaving a visible ring of sunlight.
