Friday Morning Spice

Steep municipal tariffs proposed, How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries, Kiss sell music catalogue and face paint designs, Popularity of Padel now encroaching on a wetland, Competition Commission slapping Microsoft with monopoly complaint, and Double blow for ice cream and chocolate lovers.
Spectacular Images And Video Of 2020’s First ‘Ring Of Fire’ Solar Eclipse

Thousands of people from West Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, India, and the Far East watched the “ring of fire” solar eclipse that happened yesterday.
One Of NASA’s Photographers Captured The Perfect Photobomb During Yesterday’s Eclipse

Yesterday’s solar eclipse left us with a selection of perfect moments captured in time, including this photobomb from the International Space Station.
Trump Did The One Thing Experts Say Not To Do During A Solar Eclipse [Video]

Donald Trump stepped onto the White House balcony with Melania and Barron to enjoy the eclipse, although he decided to say bugger it with all that advice.
Stunning Video Of #SolarEclipse2017 Taken Mid-Flight (And A Few Other Gems)

A weatherman weeping with joy, Fox News hating on the eclipse, Bonnie Tyler getting seriously meta and a beaut of a video shot from the sky.
WATCH LIVE: There’s A Solar Eclipse Right Now In South Africa [Video]

Sadly us Capetonians have nothing but grey skies overhead, but that doesn’t mean you can’t join in the fun.
Lunar Eclipse Time Everyone
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) has announced that we’ll be treated to a total lunar eclipse on the 15th of June. And apparently this one is rather special huzza!