A rare “ring of fire” solar eclipse was visible at several locations in Ethiopia on Sunday.

The eclipse was observed from various parts of western and northern Ethiopia including Wellega, Bahir Dar, Injibara, Lalibela, Alamata, and Afar.

According to astronomers, an annular eclipse occurs when the Moon’s distance is near its limit for the umbra to reach Earth, meaning that it will not completely block out the Sun.

In the northern Ethiopian town of Lalibela, people gathered to watch the event using protective glasses supplied by the nonprofit group Astronomers Without Borders.

Here are some stunning photos of the eclipse that took place on Sunday, taken by Nahom Tesfaye.