COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WUSA9) -- A dramatic ring of fire appeared in the Australian sky this morning. This was an annular eclipse. It happens when the moon blocks most of the sun's light from our view. 

Elizabeth Warner is a Faculty Research Assistant at the University of Maryland Observatory. She says, "The moon in its orbit is sometimes closer and sometimes further away from the Earth. This time, the moon was further away, and looked smaller than the sun. And it didn't completely block the sun's disk". 

A heat advisory is in effect for much of the DMV area on June 29 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For this reason, the Charles County Department of Community Services is offering reduced admission at all pool locations to help residents cool down.

The discounted price for open swim will go into effect at 3 p.m. until closing. All visitors will be admitted for $2.00 during these times.

Outdoor Pools (Open 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.; reduced admission 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.)

• La Plata High School
• McDonough High School
• Thomas Stone High School

Indoor Pools (Open 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., reduced admission 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.)

• North Point High School
• Lackey High School

For more information, contact the Dept. of Community Services at 301-934-9305. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.