In Nelson there will be a 76.41% partial eclipse at 10.34 am on 14th November 2012. You will have to wait until 2028 for a better one. Weather permitting of course.
NOTE Whenever the Sun is observed Safe Viewing Methods must be used. Any attempt to view the Sun directly could result in BLINDNESS. The Nelson Astronomical society can give advice about suitable ways to observe any Solar events.
An eclipse occurs when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, either by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer. A solar eclipse is when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, totally or partially obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. Parts of the Pacific, including Cairns, will experience the total eclipse.
The cache is near a previous cache of ours called Heavenly Heights. This seemed appropriate.
The cache is the obvious type of container given the theme. Please wedge it back securely in place.
And remember, look for the cache BUT do not look directly at the Sun.
Click here for an animation and eclipse calculator.