What time is the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2?

On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the Southern Hemisphere. Although much of South America will see a partial solar eclipse, some observers will witness a “ring of fire” around the moon from within a narrow path of annularity.The observer’s location will dictate when the ring of fire will be visible.Remember, during an annular solar eclipse, it is NEVER safe to look directly at the sun without solar eclipse glasses designed for solar viewing. Read our guide on how to observe the sun safely. When to watch the “ring of fire” eclipse Celestron NexStar 8SE(Image credit: Amazon)We reckon the Celestron NexStar 8SE is the best motorized telescope out there as it’s great for astrophotography, deep-space observing and it offers stunning detailed imagery. It is a little pricey but for what you get, it’s good value. For a more detailed look, you can check out our Celestron NexStar 8SE review. The first location to see the partial phase of the annular eclipse…