Photos: Annular Solar Eclipse of May 20, 2012 See images of the annular solar eclipse of May 20, 2012 in this photo gallery. Skywatchers Hot for 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse A rare solar eclipse is darkening skies from China to Texas today (May 20), and has crowds of eager skywatchers and photographers hoping to see the sun transform into a dazzling "ring of fire." Rare 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse: First Photos A spectacular solar eclipse treated skywatchers around the world to dazzling celestial views Sunday (May 20), as the moon wandered between Earth and the sun, leaving a "ring of fire" in the sky. Why Sunday's Solar Eclipse 'Ring of Fire' Will Be Rare Sight When the moon blots out the sun in a solar eclipse on Sunday (May 20), producing a "ring of fire" in the sky, it will cover roughly 94 percent that of the sun and offer a rare view of our nearest star. How to Safely Observe Sunday's Solar Eclipse With a potentially spectacular solar eclipse to grace the skies of the western United States on Sunday (May 20), here's a helpful reminder for new eclipse chasers: Be safe. A fraction of a second of magnified, unfiltered sunlight will sear your eye's retina irreparably. Solar Eclipse 2012: How To See The May 20 Annular Eclipse (MAP) In the United States, the path of annularity, or the path of the shadow, is only about 300 kilmoters (186 miles) wide and stretches from southern Oregon and northern California to western Texas, crossing parts of Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Watch the 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Online Sunday If you're not lucky enough to live in the path of this Sunday's (May 20) "ring of fire" solar eclipse, you can still watch the spectacular event online. Annular Solar Eclipse on May 20, 2012 to Represent 'Ring of Fire' Annular Solar Eclipse Image Credit: NASA.com A rare annular solar eclipse is slated to happen this Sunday, May 20, 2012, as reported by NASA on May 17, 2012. The solar eclipse will occur in the late afternoon or early evening of May 20 throughout North America, and May 21 for observers in Asia. The annular [...] Sunday Solar Eclipse: How to Safely Photograph the 'Ring of Fire' UPDATE: For the latest tips and advice on seeing the May 20 solar eclipse, see: Annular Solar Eclipse of May 20: Complete Coverage Annular Solar Eclipse 2012: What Time Will It Start On May 20? Annular Solar Eclipse 2012 Time An annular solar eclipse, also known as a "Ring of Fire" eclipse, is set to occur on May 20, 2012. If you're wondering what time the rare eclipse will start, reports say it will be at 20:56 UTC and will end at 02:49 UTC on May 21. However, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), it will be visible only within a 240-300 kilometer-wide ...
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