‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse to be visible next week but only in some areas – here’s when you can next see one

A RARE ‘ring of fire’ eclipse is set to be visible next week, but only in a handful of countries in the southern hemisphere.

The annular eclipse will see the moon cover up to about 93 per cent of the sun’s disk – creating the famous ‘Eye of Sauron’ display.

Handout - GettyDuring an annular solar eclipse, the moon is slightly farther away from the sun in comparison with a total solar eclipse where the solar disk is completely obscured[/caption] GettyAn annular solar eclipse...