Solar eclipse over Australia

If weather cooperates, it will be possible to view a total eclipse of the sun on Nov. 14, 2012, from land locations in Queensland, Australia, including beaches around Cairns (anywhere between Cooktown and Innisfail) and areas of the Great Barrier Reef. For a detailed map, visit http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov. A festival and other events are planned. For info, visit www.destinationqueensland.com/eclipse or www.eclipse2012.org or contact Tourism Australia (6100 Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90045; 310/695-3200). Cruise lines will have ships in the area as well.