Ring of fire eclipse visible in Argentina and Chile today

A "ring of fire" eclipse is occurring today, visible in Argentina and Chile. Other regions in the Pacific, parts of South America, and Antarctica will see a partial eclipse. This type of eclipse happens when the Moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the Sun, creating a ring effect. The Moon's elliptical orbit causes this variation in distance. Eclipses have fascinated people for centuries. They occur when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight and casting shadows. Total and partial eclipses differ based on the Moon's position relative to Earth.