Annular Solar Eclipse
Rings observed in various parts of Japan
May 21, 2012, Iwate, Japan - The partial solar eclipse is seen over the Sannouiwa Rocks in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture 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 Mamoru Muto/AFLO) [3945] -ty-