A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Sun & the Earth, fully blocking out the Sun. A surprisingly moving experience, some viewers feel unrestrained joy at the sight of totality, others feel an equally powerful sense of desolation. In 2012, a total eclipse starts in Australia's Northern Territory & crosses Queensland before disappearing over the Pacific, while June sees the extremely rare transit of Venus, where the planet can be seen moving across the face of the Sun, & is at least partly visible from several regions of the world. Depending on your location, during the hybrid (annual-total) eclipse of November 2013 you may see the Sun totally eclipsed by the Moon. Locations within totality include the central & eastern Atlantic Ocean, Gabon, Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia & Somalia. Experience this celestial moment & by doing so join the elite, 200-year-old 'eclipse-chasers' club. Packed with maps, weather conditions, photography tips, health & safety, this invaluable guide has everything to help you make the most out of this spectacular natural event.