VOICED : Inusual eclipse anillo de fuego se pudo observar en Asia

An annular solar eclipse, known as a 'ring of fire', was visible in Asia. This occurs when the moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the sun, leaving a ring of sunlight. Such eclipses happen every one or two years and are visible from a narrow path on Earth. This year, many enthusiasts gathered in the Middle East, southern India, and Southeast Asia to witness the event. The next solar eclipse will occur in June 2020, visible from Africa to northern Asia, followed by another in June 2021, visible from the Arctic and parts of Canada, Greenland, and eastern Russia.

What causes the 'ring of fire' eclipse to occur?

• The moon is too far from Earth to cover the sun completely.

• The sun is too far from Earth to be covered by the moon.

• The Earth is too close to the sun.

• The moon is too close to the sun.

How often do 'ring of fire' eclipses typically occur?

• Every 10 to 20 years

• Every 2 to 3 years

• Every 1 to 2 years

• Every 5 to 10 years

Which regions were able to view the 'ring of fire' eclipse this year?

• Australia and Antarctica

• North America and Europe

• Middle East, South India, and Southeast Asia

• South America and Africa

What is the typical duration of a 'ring of fire' eclipse?

• About 10 minutes

• About 30 minutes

• About 5 minutes

• About 2 minutes

In which year will the next solar eclipse be visible from the Arctic and parts of Canada?

• 2021

• 2020

• 2023

• 2022