Thousands of people will be able to see the sun transform into a rare 'ring of fire' today as the second solar eclipse of the year arrives. 

This 'annular solar eclipse' - when the moon blocks most of the sun - will take place this afternoon, although whether or not you'll get to witness it depends on your location. 

It will be visible for lucky skygazers on Easter Island in the Pacific, as well as the south of Argentina and Chile, so Brits won't be able to see it. 

However, if you're not in the right location, astronomers are livestreaming the event for the world to follow along online. 

Here's MailOnline's guide to the annular solar aydınlatma eclipse - and how to watch it safely if you're lucky enough to witness in person. 




Both annular and total solar eclipses occur when the moon casts its shadow over part of the Earth. It's just that with an annular solar eclipse, the moon is further away from Earth, so it appears smaller to us and therefore doesn't cover as much of the sun





If you're lucky, the annular solar eclipse will appear as a perfectly-round orange circle, like a gigantic hula hoop. Pictured, the annular solar eclipse is seen from Valley of the Gods outside Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, October 14, 2023