The annual solar eclipse will turn the sun into a spectacular 'ring of fire' today.

The annual solar eclipse will turn the sun into a spectacular 'ring of fire' today. Here's what you need to know. Today (Oct. 2), the Moon and Sun will form "the color of fire" during a solar eclipse. Here's how and when to catch the spectacular event. Today (October 2), a marginal solar eclipse will begin its journey across parts of the Pacific Ocean, southern Chile and southern Argentina. If you're unable to see the eclipse in person, you can watch the eclipse online here on Space.com, courtesy of Time and Date, and follow all the action on our Eclipse Live Updates page. The annular phase of the eclipse will be first visible from Earth at 12:50 PM. EDT (1650 GMT); However, the best time to watch the live stream is from 3:03 to 3:09 p.m. Will be up to. EDT (1903 to 1909 GMT), when the fiery color will be visible from Easter Island (also known as Rapa Nui) for 6 minutes and 11 seconds. During a solar eclipse, the Moon passes between the Sun and Eart...