Annular solar eclipse to occur on October 2, 2024, over South Pacific and South America
A remote annular solar eclipse will occur on October 2, 2024, marking the last solar eclipse of the year. Unlike the total solar eclipse in April, this event will be less visible, with the Moon appearing smaller than the Sun. The eclipse path crosses the South Pacific, making landfall on Easter Island, Chile, and Argentina. Maximum annularity will last 7 minutes and 25 seconds northwest of Easter Island, while partial phases will be visible across southern South America and parts of New Zealand. This eclipse concludes the second eclipse season of 2024, which began with a partial lunar eclipse earlier this month. Observers are advised to take safety precautions, as a portion of the Sun will still be visible during the annular phase.