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Annular Eclipse

An orange ring of the sun is visible around the moon
An annular eclipse happens when the moon is farthest from Earth.

An annular eclipse happens when the moon is farthest from Earth. Because the moon is farther away from Earth, it seems smaller and does not block the entire view of the sun. (NEVER look at the sun during any type of solar eclipse! Looking at the sun is dangerous. It can damage your eyes.) Image Credit: Stefan Seip