Editor's note: The "ring of fire" solar eclipse of 2021 has ended. See video and photos of the eclipse here in our full story. And here's our photo gallery of the eclipse .

Tens of millions in the Americas can see Saturday's rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun, which will be visible from the western U.S. and Central and South America.

On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse _ better known as a ring of fire _ will briefly dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America.

An annular solar eclipse will create a stunning “ring of fire” in the sky on October 14, visible to millions living across North, Central and South America.

A "ring of fire" solar eclipse, the only annular eclipse of 2020, will wow skywatchers in the Eastern Hemisphere. Here's how it works.

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — On Saturday, a celestial spectacle will occur over North, Central and South America as an annular solar eclipse creates a “ring of fire” in the sky.

What's called an annular solar eclipse — better known as a ring of fire — will briefly dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America.

An annular eclipse May 21, 2012. Tens of millions in the Americans will have front-row seats Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 for another “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun.