An annular eclipse occurs when the moon comes between the earth and the sun, however the moon appears smaller than the sun and thus never completely blocks it. At maximum coverage observers on the eclipse track will see a ring of sunlight around the moon. The name comes from the Latin word annulus meaning ‘ring.’
Annular eclipse of May 10, 1994 at Carlisle, Massachusetts
Nikon F3 close coupled to Questar 3.5″ with solar filter, 1400mm, f/16, 1/60 sec on Kodachrome 200
Individual exposures taken at 2 minute intervals