Explainer: What to know about October's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8, creating a mesmerizing celestial display visible across North America. Millions of people along the eclipse's path, stretching from Mexico to Canada, will experience the moon entirely blocking the sun, turning day into darkness. The event's path of totality includes parts of the United States, offering a rare opportunity for observers to witness the sun's corona. Safety precautions are emphasized, as viewing the sun directly without proper eye protection can cause severe eye injury.

An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth but is at or near its farthest point from Earth.

The eclipse will be visible across North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The first Solar Eclipse of 2024 will not be visible in India.

Millions of people in the Americas will be in a position to witness an astronomical treat on Saturday with a solar eclipse in which - weather permitting - the moon will be seen passing in front of the sun.

A partial lunar eclipse happens when a segment of the Moon passes through Earth's shadow.

A solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.

The Moon will appear as a dark disk superimposed on the larger, bright face of the sun, forming a glowing ring or "ring of fire."

Here’s some advice for safely experiencing the total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon casts a slender shadow across Mexico, the United States, and eastern Canada.

Thousands of people across the Americas gazed at the heavens on Saturday to witness a rare phenomenon known as an annular solar eclipse, when the moon passes in front of the sun, momentarily producing the appearance of a "ring of fire" in the sky.