Parts of the world will see a special annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse. Other areas will see a partial eclipse.

A “ring of fire" eclipse of the sun will cross the Pacific and the tips of Argentina and Chile. During Wednesday's annular solar eclipse, the moon will obscure all but a ring-shaped sliver of the sun.

Unlike a total solar eclipse where the Moon completely obscures the Sun, an annular eclipse leaves a bright ring of sunlight visible around the Moon's silhouette.

While April's total solar eclipse wowed millions, October's astronomical spectacle will only be viewed by a lucky few.

While April's total solar eclipse wowed millions, October's astronomical spectacle will only be viewed by a lucky few.

On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse will be visible from the Southern Hemisphere. During this event, the moon doesn't completely cover the sun from our perspective on Earth, so it leaves a "ring of fire" around the moon.

A “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun is coming. But only a lucky few will be in the path. The annular solar eclipse will be visible Wednesday over Easter Island and the tips of Argentina and Chile. Here’s how to safely watch the final solar spectacle of the year.