SOLAR ECLIPSE 2012: PORT DOUGLAS, AUSTRALIA
On November 14th, 2012, Port Douglas, Australia will host one of natures most rare and miraculous phenonomens; a total solar eclipse. .
When the moons umbral shadow (the darker inner shadow of the moon) sweeps across the Earths surface, a total eclipse of the sun occurs. This is known as the Path of Totality. In order to see this path and the sun become completely eclipsed by the moon you have to be in a position somewehere within the narrow path of totatlity, and in 2012 this will be Port Douglas, Australia.
When the moon covers the sun, a magnificent glow is visable due to the sun's solar corona, which to the human eye is only visable in the breif moment of a total solar eclipse. Therefore, scientists use these events to study the suns corna, and eclipse chases, known as "umpraphiles" travel vast distances to witness the spataculiar phenonomen, which they say cannot be fully described in words or pictures.
When the moons umbral shadow (the darker inner shadow of the moon) sweeps across the Earths surface, a total eclipse of the sun occurs. This is known as the Path of Totality. In order to see this path and the sun become completely eclipsed by the moon you have to be in a position somewehere within the narrow path of totatlity, and in 2012 this will be Port Douglas, Australia.
When the moon covers the sun, a magnificent glow is visable due to the sun's solar corona, which to the human eye is only visable in the breif moment of a total solar eclipse. Therefore, scientists use these events to study the suns corna, and eclipse chases, known as "umpraphiles" travel vast distances to witness the spataculiar phenonomen, which they say cannot be fully described in words or pictures.
Port Douglas
Port Douglas is a small sea side Village set in Tropica North Queensland at the top of Australia. It plays host to three of Autralia's most beautiful desitinations, the Daintree Rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Atherton Tablelands. On November 14th, 2012, it will join together with its other hosting duties to showcase the Total Solar Eclipse of 2012. Port Dougas will open its doors to thousands of travellers, with a display of luxury and affordable accommodation, award wining restaraunts and breath taking tours that travel to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest or Kuranda - Village in the rainforest; each designed for those who want to explore the region, while in town to view one of natures most awe-inspiring events.
