Annular eclipse over New Mexico, May 20, 2012
Annular eclipse over New Mexico, May 20, 2012 (© ssucsy/Getty Images)
Ring of fire
No, this isn't some kind of early promo for 'Halo: Infinite.' Today's homepage image shows an annular solar eclipse captured in New Mexico in 2012. ('Annular' is just a fancy word for doughnut-shaped.) It's not unlike the eclipse some northerly parts of the world will enjoy today.
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