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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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

Get ready to say goodbye to the Moon tonight… but just for a little while! A rare combination of two lunar events will create a ‘super blood flower Moon’ tonight – and we could enjoy some pretty spectacular views of it. A total lunar eclipse and super-Moon will combine to make the ‘super blood Moon’ […]

4 years ago

You won’t want to miss this. A partial eclipse of the moon is set to be visible from Ireland on Tuesday evening. The eclipse is due to start as the moon rises in Ireland – just before 10pm – and Astronomy Ireland are inviting members of the public down to their headquarters to witness the event. […]

7 years ago

You won’t want to miss this. Ireland is due to experience its most impressive lunar eclipse for the next 14 years on Monday, 21 January. It is said to be such an event that astronomy experts are advising those with an interest in it to “take a day off work or school” to ensure that […]

7 years ago