An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, but the Moon is too far away to completely cover the Sun. This results in a ring-like appearance of the Sun, often referred to as a "ring of fire." During this event, the outer edges of the Sun remain visible around the Moon. Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the Sun is completely obscured, an annular eclipse allows some sunlight to shine through. Observers in the path of the annular eclipse can see this unique phenomenon, while those outside the path may only see a partial eclipse.