The annular solar eclipse is scheduled for October 2, promising a stunning celestial display known as the "Ring of Fire"
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This event will last for over six hours, during which the Moon, appearing smaller than the Sun, will create a glowing ring of sunlight around its dark centre
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The Moon will be too far from Earth to completely obscure the Sun, forming the famous "ring of fire" visible to those within the path of annularity
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An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun but does not completely cover the Sun, leaving a bright ring of sunlight visible
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Unfortunately, the peak of the eclipse, occurring at 12:15 am IST on October 3, won't be visible in India as it falls during nighttime
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Timeanddate.com notes that the eclipse begins on October 2 at 7:12 pm IST and ends at 3:17 am IST the next day
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The full annular eclipse will be visible in regions like Argentina and Chile, while a partial eclipse can be seen in parts of the United States, Mexico, New Zealand, and Brazil
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The eclipse will start with an eclipsed sunrise, peak at midday and end with an eclipsed sunset
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The Moon's shadow will move from northwest to southeast