annular
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Spain will be treated yet again on January 26, 2028, when an annular eclipse -- or "ring of fire" -- will cross southern areas.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
I have an assortment of neutral density filters because I had previously photographed an annular eclipse, when the moon is farther away in its Earth orbit and therefore doesn’t block the entirety of the sun.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2024
Further examination of the radially polarized beam behavior when focused with an annular shape revealed that the longitudinal field is greatly enhanced.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 27, 2024
In a total eclipse, the Moon fully blocks the Sun from Earth view, while during an annular eclipse, a narrow ring of sunlight can be seen encircling the Moon.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2024
The steam ports are, for the piston valve, annular grooves provided in the bore in which the valve fits.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
