Annular Solar Eclipse
Rings observed in various parts of Japan
May 21, 2012, Tokyo, Japan - The annular solar eclipse is seen over the Tokyo Sky Tree, which is the world's tallest free-standing broadcast tower, in Tokyo on May 21, 2012. An annular solar eclipse was observed over a wide area of Japan on Monday early morning. Millions of people watched as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed the skies. (Photo by Shigeki Kawakita/AFLO) [2801] -ty-