For just over a minute, the hundreds of spectators present for this rare natural phenomenon were plunged into near total darkness.
The images are fascinating. This Thursday morning around 11 a.m. local time, the sky of Western Australia was the scene of a total solar eclipse along the coral reef of Ningaloo, located in the west of the country.
As reported by the local media The West Australia, the rare and spectacular phenomenon lasted 62 seconds. The town of Gascoyne in particular was plunged into darkness the most while the surrounding area was affected by lesser darkness.
“I cried a little”
On site, hundreds of people gathered to watch the show. “I must admit that I cried a little, it was incredible”, assures a photographer, always with the same media. In Exmouth, a neighboring town, many onlookers cheered when the sun completely disappeared.
Sign of the importance of the moment, NASA also broadcast the eclipse live. As with any solar eclipse, local authorities have recommended the purchase of approved eyewear to protect his vision.
