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

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

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…

Perth (Australia) (AFP) - 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.

There are fears Western Australia's south coast abalone sector could be devastated by restrictions flagged as part of the creation of a controversial marine park.

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.

Scientists are breeding extra-tough coral at Western Australia's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef in a bid to beat mass bleaching.

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

After 12 deaths in as many months, a WorkSafe investigation into Western Australia's agricultural sector finds that workplace fatalities are the highest of any industry.

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.

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.