Solar Eclipse 2021: Ring of fire captured in beautiful photos from around the world

The first solar eclipse of 2021 on Thursday, June 10 was seen around the globe. The eclipse was seen from a vast region of North America, Europe and Asia. The annular solar eclipse occurs when the sun, moon and the earth come in a straight line and almost on the same plane. It is a partial eclipse when a ring of fire appears in the sky. Here are amazing photos of this amazing celestial event.

Partial solar eclipse is seen above the horizon in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey, US. Credit: Reuters Photo

A partial solar eclipse is seen through cloud cover from Primrose Hill in central London. Credit: AFP Photo

A annular (partial solar) eclipse is seen as the sun rises over Scituate Light in Scituate, Massachusetts. Credit: AFP Photo

A eclipsed sun rises over Tobermory in Ontario, Canada on June 10, 2021. Credit: AFP Photo

The New York skyline is seen as the Moon partially covers the sun during a partial solar eclipse in New Jersey. Credit: AFP Photo

A partial solar eclipse rises over the Baltimore skyline. Credit: AP Photo

Partial solar eclipse peeks out from the horizon in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey, US. Credit: Reuters Photo