On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse turned the sun into an impressive "ring of fire." Here are some of the best photos of the dramatic display.

Remember: a total lunar eclipse is completely safe to view with the naked eye. However, stargazers hoping to catch a glimpse of the upcoming partial solar eclipse, or of the August 2026 total solar eclipse, will need to pick up a pair of reliable eclipse glasses to protect their vision.

Each lunar eclipse is visible from half of Earth. The Sept. 7-8 event will have the best visibility on the half of Earth opposite the Americas.

The first images of an artificial solar eclipse from ESA's Proba-3 mission have been unveiled.