Western Australia will place host to a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse in less than a week, with tens of thousands of people expected to travel to Exmouth for the spectacular event.
In the hunt to understand the "little ice age" that once cooled the Earth, scientists have turned to an unlike source for clues: medieval latin manuscripts.
The four cubs, three female and one male, were named in an online contest. From left to right they are Zahara, Makena, Mshango (the male cub) and Neema.
The longest partial eclipse since the 15th century was visible in regions of Australia as well as North and South America, North/West Africa, along with parts of Europe and Asia.
The weekend’s record lunar eclipse and ‘blood moon’ offer Aussie stargazers a rare astronomical treat, but the weather may spoil the party in some capital cities.