Solar eclipse in Ireland FAQ: Weather, times, viewing events, and where to get solar glasses

A solar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, obscuring the view of the sun from a small part of Earth, totally or partially

A near-total eclipse of the setting sun will be visible from most parts of Ireland this coming Wednesday. Picture: Mark Stedman/©RollingNews.ie.

On Wednesday, millions of people across Europe, the Arctic and the North Atlantic will witness one of the decade’s greatest natural spectacles — a total solar eclipse. Here’s what you need to know about viewing the eclipse from Ireland.

What is a solar eclipse?