Tue Oct 01 17:56:22 UTC 2024: ## Ring of Fire: Annular Solar Eclipse on October 2nd, 2024

The second and final solar eclipse of 2024 will occur on **October 2nd, 2024**, and while it won’t be visible in India, it will be an annular eclipse, also known as the “Ring of Fire”, visible in various parts of the world.

This phenomenon happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, but doesn’t completely cover the sun, leaving a bright ring around the moon’s silhouette. The eclipse will be visible from South Pacific Ocean, Southern South America, and South Atlantic Ocean, with the “Ring of Fire” visible primarily over parts of Chile and Argentina.

**Here’s what you need to know:**

* **Date:** October 2nd, 2024
* **Time:** Starts at 9:13 PM IST
* **Visibility in India:** Not visible due to nighttime
* **Live Streaming:** Available online, with a link provided in the original article.

While India won’t be able to witness the eclipse directly, the online live stream allows people to experience this celestial event. The eclipse will last for approximately 6 hours and 4 minutes.

The next solar eclipse is expected in 2026, with the first occurring on February 17th, 2026, and the second on August 12th, 2026.

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