'Ring of fire' solar eclipse 2021: Path, viewing maps and photo guide

The first solar eclipse of the year arrives Thursday (June 10), when the moon will pass in front of the sun and create the illusion of a “ring of fire” in the sky in northern Canada, Greenland and the Arctic. Other parts of the Northern Hemisphere, in the United States, Europe and Asia, will be able to see a partial eclipse.

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Unlike a “ring of fire” or annular eclipse, the moon does not pass directly across the center of the sun’s disk during a partial eclipse. Rather, the moon will appear to take a “bite” out of the sun, with the size of that bite depending on how far the observer is from the path of annularity.

You can find maps, diagrams and animations of Thursday’s eclipse in the slideshow below — and check back here during and after the eclipse for photos of the big event! 

Webcasts: How to watch the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse online on June 10
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When, where and how to see the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse of 2021

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