Here's how you can see Saturday's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

Here's how you can see Saturday's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

Astronomers and star-gazers are preparing for the annular solar eclipse happening in the daytime sky Saturday.

Astronomers and star-gazers are preparing for the annular solar eclipse happening in the daytime sky Saturday.

An annular eclipse occurs while the moon is near or at the furthest point in its orbit around the Earth.

An annular eclipse occurs while the moon is near or at the furthest point in its orbit around the Earth.

The "ring of fire" effect happens when the moon, which appears smaller in the sky because it's further away from us, passes directly in front of the sun

The "ring of fire" effect happens when the moon, which appears smaller in the sky because it's further away from us, passes directly in front of the sun

Want to take in the view? Here's what you need to know to see the eclipse:

Want to take in the view? Here's what you need to know to see the eclipse: