Astronomers prepare for partial solar eclipse in Darwin

Darwin is in the best position in Australia to experience one of the only solar eclipses to pass through our country this year

Astronomy enthusiast Geoff Carr is hoping for clear sky's ahead of the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday - Darwin will be the only city in Australia to receive more than 50% of the eclipse.

Darwin is in the best position in Australia to experience one of the only solar eclipses to pass through our country this year.

On Wednesday the moon will pass between the earth and the sun, creating a visible sha­dow. Astronomy enthusiast Geoff Carr said the partial eclipse will begin at 9.07am and finish at 11.30am, with the peak being at 10.15am.

Where and when to see the partial eclipse.

He said anyone would be able to easily see the eclipse. “Any where people can get a clear view of the sun, it’s not going to be hard to miss,,” Mr Carr said.

“Virtually all the Territory will see it.”

Darwin will see 50 per cent of the partial eclipse, while Central Australia will see 10 per cent.

“They’re more common than people think, we have one or two solar eclipses a year around the world but they’re not always easy to see,” he said.

Mr Carr will be in the mall on Wednesday with a telescope. He is also giving a free talk on Tuesday evening, sharing information about the science behind eclipses, from 7.30-8.30pm at the Mal Nairn Auditorium at Charles Darwin University.

For more information or to book head to www.inspirednt.com.au/events/