by
Tue, Nov 13 2012 15:06:42

Weather

Social media: eclipse 2012

Thousands of eyes (and cameras) have turned to the sky this morning to witness an awe-inspiring total solar eclipse. Here's how the world reacted when the moon over-took the sun and cast a shadow so large that parts of north Queensland were plunged into darkness.

  1. Your guide to the 2012 total solar eclipse › Science Features (ABC Science)
    to top Location, location, location For this total solar eclipse, most watchers will head to Cairns and Port Douglas on the Far North Que...
    Abc
  2. Ready to go - seats set up for the total #solar #eclipse2012 in North Queensland - not long now!!! http://pic.twitter.com/MMy18jhD
    Sarah Clarke@sarahclarkeabc
    ·
    Sun, Nov 11 2012 23:28:54
  3. Cameras poised as eclipse snappers start countdown - ABC Far North Qld - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
    How do you photograph a solar eclipse? The collective focus of the astronomical world has centred its attention on far north Queensland a...
    Abc
  4. Choosing Your Eclipse Photo Shoot Settings - ABC Open
    A good friend asked me what settings I plan to use on my camera. Right up front, I should say that I've never photographed an eclipse. My...
    Abc
  5. Up in north Qld shooting the #total #Solar #eclipse2012 weather patchy but the area is filling up with astronomers! http://pic.twitter.com/awxj67ld
    Sarah Clarke@sarahclarkeabc
    ·
    Sun, Nov 11 2012 22:23:37
  6. Early morning #PalmerRiver on #eclipse2012 day. $50 says there's no astronomer in bed right now! http://pic.twitter.com/2hTmeQD5
    ABC Far North QLD@ABCFarNorth
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 10:59:31
  7. We're ready #eclipse2012 http://pic.twitter.com/ETynLQ6S
    Cathy Oke@cathyoke
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 11:09:50
  8. 1000's so early on 4 Mile Beach #CairnsEclipse #solareclipse2012 http://pic.twitter.com/pQAHeCfD
    Craig F Gibson@craigfgibson
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 11:23:34
  9. We're ready for the #eclipse2012 in #Longreach @SpencerHowson @ABCFarNorth http://pic.twitter.com/TCUmoVmG
    Gemma Deavin@gemmadeavin
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 11:46:47
  10. We're ready! #eclipse2012 #bringiton http://pic.twitter.com/WQUpBX2h
    ABC North QLD@ABCnorthqld
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 12:05:19
  11. Check this beach set up. Total #solareclipse will be fed live from here ustream.tv/cairnseclipse2… http://pic.twitter.com/2G5xmtGA
    Sarah Clarke@sarahclarkeabc
    ·
    Mon, Nov 12 2012 22:57:12
  12. It's a race against the clouds at yorkeys knob #cairnseclipse #eclipse2012 http://pic.twitter.com/rKqADE5a
    paddo@KelliePaddock
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 11:51:35
  13. Hiding behind the clouds #cheekysun #cairnseclipse #eclipse #eclipse2012 #SolarEclipse #Cairns #PortDouglas http://pic.twitter.com/AmkYbOdh
    Lisa Knight@LittleBitOfLisa
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 12:10:31
  14. Thousands waiting. First contact of total #CairnsEclipse #SolarEclipse has now begun http://pic.twitter.com/7TzqWZRo
    Sarah Clarke@sarahclarkeabc
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 11:59:31
  15. Eclipse viewers in Mareeba. #cairnseclipse #eclipse2012 http://pic.twitter.com/DWfH0jNo
    ABC Radio Brisbane@612brisbane
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 12:06:53
  16. Fiona Sewell won't let astronomers use their own equipment! #eclipse2012 #PalmerRiver http://pic.twitter.com/2YWWSMtw
    ABC Far North QLD@ABCFarNorth
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 12:03:18
  17. The sun through eclipse glasses with a phone camera. #Eclipse2012 #fb http://pic.twitter.com/kcMSxP4J
    Jen Hansen@TheJenHansen
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 12:03:54
  18. twitpic.com/bcyrh1 #eclipse2012 here we go. Tingled all over! Palmer river #fnq
    Richard dinnen@Rdonair
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 12:12:27
  19. Pluses of having astronomer housemate: @AstroKatie & I are having fun with the pinhole camera she made for #eclipse2012 http://pic.twitter.com/q037wOhP
    Cobi Smith@cobismith
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 13:28:39
  20. Huge excitement at Palm Cove as the sun makes an appearance #eclipse #cairnseclipse http://pic.twitter.com/X8KuH2nz
    Simon Crerar@simoncrerar
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 12:24:35
  21. Huge cheer across Palm Cove beach as the sun breaks through the cloud #cairnseclipse #eclipse2012 http://pic.twitter.com/QFI1NfVR
    The Cairns Post@CairnsNews
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 12:20:19
  22. #Eclipse2012 06:16 Local Time, and increasing... http://pic.twitter.com/nZ8BLlCK
    Paul Salanitri@Paul_Salanitri
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 12:21:42
  23. Pic of eclipse so far... #cairneclipse #eclipse2012 http://pic.twitter.com/kroquB6N
    Gary - Cabinet maker@redfinjoinery
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 12:22:42
  24. Here it comes, the main event projected on big screen #portdouglas #cairnseclipse http://pic.twitter.com/aPFgR5Ya
    ABC Rural far north@ABCfarout
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 12:29:10
  25. Getting darker #SolarEclipse http://pic.twitter.com/yvngO32a
    Sarah Clarke@sarahclarkeabc
    ·
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 12:35:56

Did you find this story interesting? or comment as 3 already did!

Liked!

ABC Radio Brisbane

ABC Local Radio Brisbane. Talkback number: 1300 222 612

10stories
25followers
1following
Total views
3,443

Sorry.

This URL is already in use. Please choose another URL.
Edit URL

Storify

@Storify

Are you sure?

Are you sure you want to delete this story?

Are you sure?

Are you sure you want to flag this story?