Final Annular Solar Eclipse of 2024 to Grace Southern Hemisphere Skies

On October 2nd, a 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the South Pacific and South America, marking the year's last solar eclipse.

The annular solar eclipse will be visible from Easter Island, Chile, and Argentina, with maximum annularity lasting 7 minutes and 25 seconds near Easter Island.
This eclipse occurs because the Moon is at its most distant apogee of the year, making it appear too small to fully cover the Sun.
Partial phases of the eclipse will be visible from Antarctica, northern New Zealand, and parts of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru.
Proper safety precautions must be taken to view the eclipse, as looking directly at the Sun can cause serious eye damage.
There is a remote chance that Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS may be visible during the eclipse, adding an extra spectacle for sky-watchers.