Residents living in Cairns and visitors were blessed with front row seats to see what was an an absolutely amazing solar eclipse, not only putting Cairns on the map for a whole new demographic but also in the spot light all across the world.

Thousands of tourists, onlookers, scientist, members of media and curious onlookers littered the shores of Cairns beaches and parks to view what was an amazing solar eclipse. Check the video to see the scoop.