Ningaloo Eclipse 2023
When: Thursday, 20 April 2023
Time: From 10:05 am to 1:05 pm (peak around 11:29 am)
Scientists, eclipse chasers and Astro-tourists from around the globe shared a unique experience with our locals and thousands of others who were just curious and keen to be part of this extraordinaire natural occasion.
And Mother Nature turned on a remarkable sky-show that was at its most impressive over our town of Exmouth and the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area, with teams from 14 different State agencies combining with local and Federal Government, and private business operators to put on an outstanding week-long experience right across the region.
Data recorded yesterday - using the latest sophisticated equipment - will add to the body of global scientific knowledge centred around the effect on the earth's atmosphere, and the extremely high temperatures of the Sun's corona (the outermost part of the Sun's atmosphere) in particular.
The Dark Sky Festival and other celebrations will continue into the weekend, and the message to visitors as they start to head home is clear - be prepared for more traffic than usual; be patient, kind and courteous. Do all you can to ensure you, your family, friends and everyone around you has a safe journey home, taking memories to last a lifetime.
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