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South India witnesses 'Ring of Fire'



Several parts of India witnessed annular solar eclipse on Friday. Annular solar eclipse occurs when the Sun and the Moon are exactly in line, but the apparent size of the Moon's shadow is smaller than the visible disc of the sun, making it appear like a ring of fire.

Text: Agencies

Image: An annular solar eclipse is seen formed over the skies in Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu on Friday, Jan 15, 2010.  (Photographs copyright AP)

South India witnesses 'Ring of Fire'

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