Sky watchers in parts of South America will witness an annular eclipse creating a 'ring of fire' effect, following a path mainly over the Pacific and southern Argentina.
The fiery ring is visible because the moon is farther from Earth than during a total eclipse, making it appear smaller than the sun, thus creating the annular effect.
While not unique, with occurrences every one to two years, this spectacular event is expected to draw large crowds: visibility varies, with partial eclipses in Brazil and Uruguay.
Safety is paramount; viewers should use certified eclipse glasses that are thousands of times darker than regular sunglasses to avoid eye damage during the eclipse.
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