Crescent Sun during Solar Eclipse Postcard

Nature is miraculous, and this image captures one of nature's greatest sights - the total solar eclipse. Here the moon is almost completely over the sun, leaving a crescent to shine through. Sunlight is still strong enough to break through the black clouds that threaten the view, making for a dramatic showcase of this great wonder. Taken during the 2012 total solar eclipse, seen from Ellis Beach near Cairns in Queensland, Australia. If you or your loved one is a nature lover, a budding or professional astronomer, or simply someone who appreciates once in a lifetime sights, then this solar eclipse is for you.