Forecast: 9-22
Attained: 11-19

We had a total solar eclipse this morning! Akshully, it was visible as a total eclipse at the pointy end (North) of the continent, but down here in Melbourne we were only able to see a partial. But I did get a glimpse!

The action was happening as I was driving to work but after I'd parked, a kind gentleman, weilding a double-thickness (black) x-ray film, was letting people have a few seconds look-see. :) So cool!

This is what I saw:

(Artist's impression. Mine. I am not an artist.)

The bite out of the sun was a bit fuller than that, but you get the idea.


~=o>