Astronomy

Ireland’s eclipse fever begins The biggest solar eclipse Ireland has seen since 1999 takes place on Wednesday evening, with up to 98% of the sun set to be covered in parts of the country. The spectacle begins at around 6.10pm, lasts for roughly two hours and reaches its peak about an hour in and nothing […]

1 month ago

Solar Eclipse: How to See the Rare Event Across Ireland Set an alarm for Wednesday evening. On 12 August, a rare solar eclipse will sweep across Ireland, turning a bright summer sky an eerie shade of dusk as the Moon slides in front of the Sun. It is being billed by astronomers as a “unique […]

1 month ago

How big will the eclipse be, where to buy protective glasses and how to spot fakes Ireland is set for one of the deepest solar eclipses seen in Europe in decades next week, and demand for certified eclipse glasses is expected to surge in the run-up, the Irish Mirror reports. Experts are warning people not […]

1 month ago

There is also an ideal time to see it Stargazers and others who are curious have a good chance of seeing the Lyrid meteor shower over the coming nights, with good views promised by lots of clear skies. The peak of the shower is expected on Wednesday night, 22 April, while it has been ongoing […]

5 months ago

Astronomy Ireland is encouraging everyone in Ireland to get out and catch a glimpse. A lunar eclipse will take place on Sunday, and it may be visible from Ireland. You heard that right; Astronomy Ireland is encouraging everyone in the country to get out in an attempt to catch a glimpse of the deep partial […]

1 year ago

The next transit of Mercury won’t take place until 2032. Most of the time in Ireland, a glance up at the skies usually leads to an all too familiar sigh about the weather conditions, but time spent gazing upwards should be worth your while before darkness descends this evening. A rare astronomical event known as […]

7 years ago