The hybrid eclipse — as it's known — takes place when some parts of the world experience a total eclipse — whilst other parts witness an annular eclipse — seeing a ring of fire around the blacked—out area. the us national solar 0bservatory scientist kevin reardon had travelled to exmouth in western australia all the way from — to witness the moment of totality, when sun was completely blocked, which lasted just 58 seconds. there were moments before totality when the certain is just a tiny crescent, and the lighting is so strange, unlike any other time, really. it is amazing, and th...