Scene of the eclipse of the fire circle going through Asia

On December 26, people in many Asian countries witnessed the last solar eclipse of 2019.

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On the morning of December 26, the annular eclipse phenomenon can be seen in many countries in the Middle East and Asia.The Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth, but only partially covers the Sun, leaving around the moon's shadow an impressive red circle.(Photo: Getty).

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This phenomenon leaves a ring of light around the Moon, or "circle of fire".(Photo: Getty).

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Children in Kolkata, India use glass panels to observe this phenomenon.(Photo: Reuters)

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The first phase of the phenomenon, when the Moon gradually goes to cover the Sun.Photo taken in Bangkok, Thailand.(Photo: Getty).

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Observers of solar eclipse are required to use some safety precautions to observe the Sun.The most common type of glasses will reduce the light intensity, protecting the eyes when looking directly at the Sun.(Photo: Getty).

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This eclipse can only be observed in Asia, the Middle East and parts of Australia.(Photo: EPA).

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Students in Mumbai, India use homemade devices to observe eclipses.(Photo: Getty).

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Annular eclipse is gradually becoming more popular.Scientists predict the total solar eclipse will disappear in about 600 million years.(Photo: Getty).

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A young girl uses x-ray paper as a filter to observe the eclipse.(Photo: Getty).

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