In a wonderful stroke of celestial luck, Mars rover Curiosity was able to observe a partial solar eclipse.
Even if you weren't in Australia in November of 2012, you can still see the last total eclipse until 2015!
The Universe has no regard for nations, race or religion. We can all unite to celebrate the passage of a small planet across the face of a star. Our star.
Just in case you haven't heard, an annular eclipse will dazzle the Pacific Ocean on Sunday.