Funding key for river Family's Exmouth eclipse experience

A LOCAL family that witnessed the total solar eclipse in Exmouth last Thursday described the phenomenon as a “once-in-a-lifetime experience”.

Mitch and Kara Davidson made the journey with their four sons and a convoy of other local families as part of a school holiday trip.

“The kids were excited to use their eclipse glasses before the eclipse and when it went dark,” Mr Davidson said.

“We kept the baby and our toddler in the car. It was very surreal for our group.

“The temperature dropped and it went dark and very quiet and still.

“Once it passed, we all said how unreal the experience was. We were all so glad we made the trek to see it.”