Thousands have gathered along the coast of northeast Queensland to catch a glimpse of a rare total solar eclipse this morning.
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The beach at Palm Cove in far north Queensland was packed with enthusiastic eclipse watchers. Sunrise happened just after 5:30am (6:30 AEST). The solar spectacle began shortly after at 5:45am.
Watch a timelapse video of the eclipse
Photos: PETER RAE, GETTY IMAGES
Photos: PETER RAE, GETTY IMAGES
Photos: PETER RAE, GETTY IMAGES
Photos: PETER RAE, GETTY IMAGES
Photos: PETER RAE, GETTY IMAGES
Photos: PETER RAE, GETTY IMAGES
Photos: PETER RAE, GETTY IMAGES
Photos: PETER RAE, GETTY IMAGES
Photos: PETER RAE, GETTY IMAGES
Photos: PETER RAE, GETTY IMAGES
Photos: PETER RAE, GETTY IMAGES
Photos: PETER RAE, GETTY IMAGES
For two minutes the moon swallowed the sun, revealing the sun's outer layer of gas. A total solar eclipse is the only time people can see the corona.
