Solar eclipse Ireland

David Moore, from Astronomy Ireland, explained that despite the vagaries of the Irish weather millions across the island will have a decent chance of seeing the ...

It is worth pointing out that never look at the sun with the naked eye at all. This is not good for my eye so don't look at the sun,” he said. “It looks like there is a band of cloud moving up the country early in the morning. Speaking on local radio he said: “They are quite rare eclipses of the sun – visible from Ireland that is. "You will see it produces a small disc of the sun and as the eclipse goes on you will see that bite taken out of it,” he added. They are not safe for looking at the sun.

The event will start just after 10.00am on October 25 when the moon begins to pass between the sun and the earth, according to BBC News NI. This will peak ...

NEVER look at the sun with any optical aid (binoculars or telescopes) as permanent eye damage can happen instantly. A spokesperson added: "Given the Irish weather it is important to note that you can see the eclipse from roughly for nearly two hours. [here.](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/) To sign up to our FREE newsletters, see [here](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Halloween events across NI for the whole family to enjoy](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/whats-on/halloween-events-happening-across-northern-25245697) [Luxury NI log cabins set to feature in Channel 4's Four in a Bed](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/whats-on/be/channel-4s-four-bed-feature-25323451) [PSNI stop car ‘being driven’ by two 15-year-olds](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/west-belfast-psni-say-two-25337225) [Man has part of his finger bitten off in “nasty” city centre assault](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/belfast-custom-house-square-assault-25335593) [Met Office](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/all-about/met-office) said: "A bright and mostly dry day with some sunshine at times, though a few light showers are possible over the west. [Belfast](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/) will have the best view at 10.53am, according to Astronomy Ireland. "It is not even safe to look at the sun with just the naked eye and even several pairs of sunglasses should not be used." "Of course it can be highly dangerous to view the sun and a partially eclipsed Sun is just as dangerous – perhaps more so as people will be drawn to looking at it. [BBC](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/all-about/bbc-northern-ireland) News NI. [slightly darker than normal](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/all-about/weather) on Tuesday morning. [Fire Service urges caution ahead of Halloween celebrations](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/fire-service-urges-caution-ahead-25335045) The event will start just after 10.00am on October 25 when the moon begins to pass between the sun and the earth, according to

It will be a little darker than normal tomorrow morning in Northern Ireland as we welcome the first partial eclipse in almost 18 months.

A partial eclipse of the sun is the best that many of us can expect to see in this part of the world in a lifetime. According to a spokesman, even if the weather is not great “you can see the eclipse from roughly two hours” and it may only be seen “through a break in the clouds”. In Belfast the time of maximum eclipse is 10.53am – Ballycastle will see a maximum eclipse at 10.52am, Londonderry will enjoy the same at It’s a partial eclipse whenever the alignment is not exact, and we can still see part of the Sun not covered by the Moon. It will be a little darker than normal tomorrow morning in Northern Ireland as we welcome the first partial eclipse in almost 18 months. This is when you will see a partial solar eclipse tomorrow in Northern Ireland

Stargazers should pay attention to the skies tomorrow morning between 10am and 11.45am as a partial solar eclipse will be visible and won't happen again for ...

[weather](https://www.rsvplive.ie/all-about/weather) forecast says: "Tomorrow morning, scattered showers will extend from the south, some heavy. Cloud ahead of persistent and locally heavy rain will spread from the south later in the afternoon and through the evening." "Note that pinhole projection does not mean looking at the Sun through a pinhole! [Astrology babies: Mum of four planned her children's birth dates to fall under a certain zodiac sign](https://www.rsvplive.ie/life/astrology-babies-mum-four-planned-25058470) [The most compatible star signs that make the perfect relationship](https://www.rsvplive.ie/life/most-compatible-star-signs-make-26761460) [What dog you are most compatible with based on your star sign](https://www.rsvplive.ie/life/what-dog-you-most-compatible-23912979) [Zodiac experts reveal your lucky numbers based on your star sign](https://www.rsvplive.ie/life/zodiac-experts-reveal-your-lucky-24450389) [The star signs most likely to be famous on Instagram](https://www.rsvplive.ie/life/star-signs-most-likely-famous-23050774) Here is everything you need to know - when the solar eclipse is, how you can watch it and what the weather will be like. The solar event, which happens when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, is a rare phenomenon in Irish skies but you will be able to catch a glimpse of it tomorrow morning.

Marc Sarzi, Head of Research at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, said that these partial eclipses occur on average every couple of years, adding that the ...

“These are simple to obtain or to make yourself with a cardboard box and tin foil. The astronomical event will start just after 10am when the moon begins to pass between the sun and the earth and will peak between 10.10am and 11.40am across the island of Ireland, reaching its maximum at 10.53am. Up to 25% of the sun's diameter will be covered at the peak, making the sun appear slightly crescent shaped.