‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse dazzles skywatchers in South America

An annular eclipse, informally known as ‘a ring of fire’, took place in the skies above South America on Wednesday. The phenomenon occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth align, the Moon blocking all but a ring-shaped section of the Sun.

Crowds gathered to witness what some described as an emotional experience.

‘It’s a lot of emotion, a lot. I don’t know how to tell you’, said Yoli Arset, a tourist in the region. ‘It’s something that can’t…