A ‘Ring of Fire’ was created in the sky and was witnessed by people around regions in Asia and the Western U.S. on May 21, 2012. The ring was created because of an Annular Eclipse. Such a phenomenon occurs when the moon lines up between the Earth and the Sun.
Here are some stunning captures from photographers from across the world.
Captured in Pittsburg, Kansas, US.
Captured in Santa Fe, New Mexico, US.
Captured in Tokyo, Japan.
Captured in Rowlett, Texas, US.
Captured in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan.
Captured in Costa Mesa, California, US.
Captured in Austin, Texas.
Set of Eclipse shots captured in Albuquerque, New Mexico, US.
Set of the eclipse shots captured in Butte County, California, US.
Captured in Churchill County, Nevada, US.