| The city of Cairns is in the umbra of the eclipse and the general area to the north is probably the best observation location on the mainland. On November the 14th the totality is at 6:39 am local time, (20:39 UT), the sun will be 14 ° from the horizon and the duration is 02m04s. A beach located between Cairns and Port Douglas, Oak Beach, is being generally regarded as the best viewing. We are 34km's south of Oak Beach. Over 40,000 people watched the last eclipse in Australia at Ceduna in South Australia in 2003. So if you are planning to visit Cairns and the Northern Beaches for this eclipse my advice is to book any accommodation early. |
