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Earth's orbit is becoming crowded with satellites and our window to the universe is at stake

For millennia humans have gazed up at the wonder of the night sky, but what we can see is rapidly changing because of our quest to be connected.

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Shark bites 11-year-old Tasmanian snorkeller in attack off Exmouth in Western Australia

A witness describes the frantic moments after a young boy was bitten by a shark in waters off Exmouth in WA's north, one of two shark bite incidents in the state on Saturday.

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Burning Man meets Mad Max: solar eclipse hunters gather in Australia for ‘otherwordly’ event

A large, eclectic crowd of astronomy enthusiasts was left awestruck by the rare, minute-long sight in Exmouth, Western Australia

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Solar eclipse: Town thrown into complete darkness for 60 seconds in rare phenomenon

Sky gazers along the Exmouth Peninsular of Western Australia were amazed by the solar eclipse when the sun was completely covered by the moon, casting a 25-mile shadow

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Viewers in parts of Australia and Indonesia saw this rare hybrid solar eclipse

Under a cloudless sky, about 20,000 eclipse chasers watched a rare solar eclipse plunge part of Australia's northwest coast into brief midday darkness Thursday with an accompanying temperature drop.

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Stargazers Witness Dazzling Solar Eclipse in Australia

Professional astronomers and amateur cosmologists flocked to a remote part of Western Australia Thursday to witness a total solar eclipse, with the moon blocking out the sun for 58 seconds. Stargazers in Exmouth, on Australia's northwest tip, parked their caravans, pitched telescopes and donned protective glasses to watch the moon…

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Solar eclipse updates: Exmouth, WA, plunges into darkness as total solar eclipse tracks across Australia — as it happened

The hybrid solar eclipse has enamoured professionals and amateurs alike, as scientists hope to use the event to learn more about space weather. Look back on Thursday's updates.

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A pocket guide to today's solar eclipse — and how much of the Sun will be blocked out where you are

Later today, the Sun will be completely or partially blocked out — depending on where you are in the country. Check out how much of the Sun will be covered in your capital city and what time it'll be most noticeable.

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Thousands in awe as solar eclipse hits totality over the skies of northern Western Australia

Years of planning, millions of dollars in preparation and thousands of hours of travel come to a head in 58 seconds above Western Australia's north.

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What time is the total solar eclipse? Here’s how and when to view it around Australia

All eyes will be on the Ningaloo region for the astronomical event but gazers in other states will experience a partial eclipse

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Solar eclipse chasers descend on tiny Western Australian town to experience ‘wonders of the universe’

‘The stunning sight of the sun appearing as a black hole in the sky’ has attracted enthusiasts from across the planet to Exmouth

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Perfect weather conditions forecast for Exmouth, WA, for highly anticipated hybrid solar eclipse

The tiny, remote WA town of Exmouth is one of the few accessible locations in the world to see the eclipse in totality. And weather forecasters say eager watchers will not be disappointed.

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Visitors swarm into Exmouth to stake out prime viewing spots for tomorrow's total solar eclipse

One of the best land-based places on the planet to witness the celestial spectacle is humming with excitement as tourists pour in after years of planning.

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What time is the solar eclipse? Here's a capital city breakdown of when it's happening and how to enjoy it safely

Exmouth in WA will be plunged into darkness for about a minute when the eclipse happens but gazers in other states will experience a partial eclipse. Here's a rundown of the timings

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Turn around, bright eyes. Here's how to see the eclipse and protect your vision

A solar eclipse will occur across the whole of Australia on Thursday morning. It will be most visible in the Ningaloo region of Western Australia. Thousands of people will visit the small coastal town of Exmouth to witness this spectacular event, while Australians elsewhere will experience a partial eclipse.

The Conversation

Want to see a total solar eclipse? Here's how to plan for it – and how to set your expectations in case of clouds

This week, eclipse chasers will be visiting the small town of Exmouth, at the tip of North West Cape in Western Australia. Weather permitting, they are coming to see one of nature’s greatest sights – a total eclipse of the Sun on Thursday April 20.

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‘Quite amazing’: Australia’s next solar eclipse is the first of five in 15 years

Australia will have five total eclipses in 15 years. However, people shouldn't be lulled into a false sense of safety for April 20 eclipse.

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Astrophysicists use Exmouth solar eclipse to help solve mystery of why Sun's corona is so hot

A team of Colorado astrophysicists are just some of the scientists from around the globe looking to study the Exmouth solar eclipse.

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Humans have been predicting eclipses for thousands of years, but it's harder than you might think

The coastal town of Exmouth in Western Australia is due to experience one of the most spectacular astronomical phenomena on April 20 2023 – a total solar eclipse.

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Day will turn to night in WA during rare solar eclipse

Thousands of eclipse chasers from across the globe will witness a rare total solar eclipse as the sun vanishes from the sky in WA's remote Ningaloo region.

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Total solar eclipses attract people from all over the world. Here's why they're so special

Diehard eclipse chasers go to the ends of the Earth to witness the total phase of a solar eclipse. So what makes it so special?

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A 'hybrid' solar eclipse is about to be visible in Australia. Here's when and where you can see it

On Thursday 20 April, the Ningaloo region of Western Australia will experience a total solar eclipse. Eclipse chasers from around the world are converging on the town of Exmouth in hopes of experiencing the profound awe of standing in the Moon’s shadow as it quickly races by.

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A hybrid solar eclipse will occur this week. What is it and why is it so rare?

Thousands of people are flocking to Exmouth in Western Australia this month hoping to catch a solar eclipse. So what are solar eclipses, and how much will the rest of Australia see?

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Globetrotting eclipse chasers are preparing to descend on the small coastal town of Exmouth

Thousands of dedicated eclipse chasers are set to arrive in Western Australia in less than a month to catch the best view of the "magnificent event in the sky".

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WA Health warns against use of eclipse glasses to look directly at Exmouth solar event

Health authorities warn against directly looking at the upcoming total solar eclipse in WA — even with eclipse glasses — due to the risk of permanent eye damage.

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