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Ring of fire: Solar eclipse 2020 darkens skies around world

Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka

The moon partially covered the sun during an annular solar eclipse in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Hong Kong
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Hong Kong

The annual solar eclipse seen in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong used glasses
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Hong Kong used glasses

People watch an annular solar eclipse with purpose made glasses along a promenade in Hong Kong.

Pakistan
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Pakistan

Clouds cover the solar eclipse in Karachi, Pakistan.

Pakistan used X-Ray films
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Pakistan used X-Ray films

Anglers observe an annular solar eclipse through X-Ray films while fishing at Rawal Lake in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Kenya
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Kenya

The partial solar eclipse is captured using infra red filter in the cloudy sky in Nairobi, Kenya.

Kenya used binoculars
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Kenya used binoculars

The partial solar eclipse is projected on a Kenyan man's hand through binoculars in Nairobi, Kenya.

India
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India

The moon moves in front of the sun during an annular solar eclipse as seen through clouds from Allahabad, India.

India prayed to the Sun God
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India prayed to the Sun God

Hindu devotees pray to the Sun God at the Sangam, the confluence of the Rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, during an annular solar eclipse in Allahabad, India.

Dubai
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Dubai

The moon partially covers the sun during an annular solar eclipse as seen from the Gulf emirate of Dubai.

Israel
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Israel

Annual solar eclipse took over Israel with partial cloudy sky on June 21, 2020.

Myanmar
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Myanmar

Myanmar saw a clear sky while observing the annual solar eclipse.