Americans across the West and South equipped themselves with specialized glasses to watch the “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse Saturday as the phenomenon became visible in eight states and partially visible in all 49 continental states.
The moon crosses in front of the sun during the Annual Solar Eclipse in Albuquerque, New Mexico. ... [+]
The eclipse, also known as an annular solar eclipse, was visible in states like Texas, Oregon, New Mexico, Utah and Nevada, where viewers could see a ring of fire effect created by the sun shining behind the moon, which lines up directly in front of it.
Places in California, Arizona and Colorado had partial visibility of the astronomical event.
In New Mexico, some viewers were able to enjoy the eclipse during a large-scale hot air balloon festival in Albuquerque that brings thousands of visitors each year.
The eclipse is continuing on its path, which will reach parts of Mexico, Colombia and Brazil.
Hot air balloon operators create their own "ring of fire" with gondola burners during the annular ... [+]
A family in Kerrville, Texas, watches the annular solar eclipse together.
A couple with solar glasses watches the Annular Solar Eclipse at Capitol Reef National Park in Utah.
In a view from New Mexico, the moon crosses in front of the sun.
NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick views the eclipse through solar glasses at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Viewers gather at a set of bleachers to watch the eclipse from New Mexico.
Samia Harboe, her son Logan and her friend's son use eclipse glasses during totality of the eclipse ... [+]
The eclipse as seen from San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
People watch the eclipse along the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada.
Houston Astros' Dixon Machado wears protective glasses to view the solar eclipse during practice in ... [+]
A child has special viewing glasses placed on his face to watch the "ring of fire" eclipse from San ... [+]
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