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A SOLAR ECLIPSE OCCURS ABOVE THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK TOWN OF LYNDHURST
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A SOLAR ECLIPSE OCCURS ABOVE THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK TOWN OF LYNDHURST
Tourists watch the sun being blocked by the moon during a solar eclipse
in the Australian outback town of Lyndhurst, located around 700
kilometres (437 miles) north of Adelaide December 4, 2002. The town is
one of only four in Australia where the 26 second-long full eclipse of
the sun could be seen and occurred during celebrations for the Year of
the Outback. The shadow path of whats called totality, where the
diamond ring effect becomes visible, can be seen on a path that is
just 36 kilometres wide. REUTERS/David Gray
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In this photo print, we witness a breathtaking moment as a solar eclipse graces the Australian outback town of Lyndhurst. Tourists from all corners of the world gather to witness this celestial spectacle, their eyes fixed on the sky as the moon slowly obscures the sun. The year is 2002, and Lyndhurst finds itself at the center of celebrations for the Year of the Outback. Located approximately 700 kilometers north of Adelaide, Lyndhurst is one of only four towns in Australia where this rare event can be observed in its full glory. As darkness descends upon them, spectators are treated to a mesmerizing display known as totality. Within a narrow path spanning just 36 kilometers wide, they catch sight of an ethereal diamond ring effect that leaves them spellbound. Photographer David Gray skillfully captures this fleeting moment for eternity. His lens perfectly frames both nature's grandeur and humanity's awe-inspired faces turned towards it. This image serves as a reminder that even amidst vast landscapes like those found in Australia's outback, there exist moments when our planet aligns with cosmic forces beyond our control. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded not only of our insignificance in comparison to these celestial events but also how they have united people from different walks of life under one shared experience - marveling at nature's wonders together.
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