annular

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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

She had seen many eclipses before today, two totals, one annular and two partials.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024

Further examination of the radially polarized beam behavior when focused with an annular shape revealed that the longitudinal field is greatly enhanced.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2024

The guide, called “Getting a Feel for Eclipses,” illustrates the paths of the 2017 total, 2023 annular and 2024 total solar eclipses.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2024

Kepler proved that this eclipse was total, not annular, so that the ring seen by Clavius must have been the corona.

From Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies by Gore, J. Ellard