"Netizens capture stunning footage of rare hybrid solar eclipse over South Pacific"
The rare hybrid solar eclipse occurred on April 19, 2023, with the moon's shadow passing over western Australia, East Timor, and Indonesia. The eclipse changed from a total solar eclipse to an annular one as the moon's shadow moved across the Earth's surface. Skywatchers from across the South Pacific shared their experiences online, and we have rounded up some of the best photos and videos. The next hybrid solar eclipse will occur in 2031, and only seven of this type of eclipse will occur in the entire 21st century.