An annular solar eclipse appears during a break in clouds over Taipei, Taiwan

An annular solar eclipse appears during a break in clouds over Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, May 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

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Updated: Monday, 21 May 2012, 9:02 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 21 May 2012, 9:02 AM EDT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Millions of people across Asia and the western United States watched as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed their skies.

During the annular eclipse the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges.

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