annular

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Ryan Imperio has been named the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year for a photograph that captures the progression of Baily’s beads during the 2023 annular eclipse.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024

Porokeratosis is a skin disease that leads to the development of annular or circular, red and itchy lesions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2024

I have an assortment of neutral density filters because I had previously photographed an annular eclipse, when the moon is farther away in its Earth orbit and therefore doesn’t block the entirety of the sun.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024

In a total eclipse, the Moon fully blocks the Sun from Earth view, while during an annular eclipse, a narrow ring of sunlight can be seen encircling the Moon.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2024

The annular molding or group of moldings dividing a long shaft or clustered column into two or more parts.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah