2023 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse: Updates and Tips for Watching

A solar eclipse known as the "Ring of Fire" cut across the Western Hemisphere, starting in Oregon and moving through several states in the United States and Latin American countries. Unlike a total eclipse, this annular eclipse occurs when the moon is farthest from the Earth, creating a halo of sunlight around the moon's border. Millions of people experienced either the annular eclipse or a partial solar eclipse, with major cities like Seattle, Los Angeles, Houston, Mexico City, and Bogotá witnessing considerable dimming of the sun. Observers were advised to use proper protective eyewear and not to look directly at the eclipse.