Astronomy

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 […]

1 month 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 […]

9 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 […]

9 months ago

The comet is due to shoot past the sun in October Astronomers have found ‘something strange’ when capturing the first images of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, which is hurtling towards the sun at 130,000 mph. Scientist working with the James Webb Space Telescope are trying their best to learn all they can about the rare space […]

9 months ago

‘The cosmic ballet goes on.’ A total eclipse of the Moon will be taking place over Ireland later this week, but you will have to be up early to witness the celestial event. Caused when the Moon enters the Earth’s shadow, the lunar eclipse will begin at 5.09am on Friday, 14 March. In a statement, […]

1 year ago

‘It’s just a matter of time before it explodes’ A new star is set to appear in our sky any day now in a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ astronomical event. Scientists are waiting with bated breath for T Coronae Borealis – also known as the Blaze Star – to light up the night sky for the first time […]

1 year ago