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'Don't stare at the sun': How to view the partial eclipse over Ireland this morning

'Don't stare at the sun': How to view the partial eclipse over Ireland this morning

A piece of the sun will be obscured by the moon this morning. Be careful how you view it

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021

Perseid meteor shower

How to watch the Lyrid meteor shower — there's still a chance to get some good views on Friday

— head away from urban lighting and you may see 10 to 15 meteors per hour under dark skies

Thu, 22 Apr, 2021

DENIS SCANNELL

Frances McCarthy takes you inside Blackrock Observatory

She’s one of the media’s most popular go-to experts on everything from protons to planets. Áilin Quinlan meets Blackrock Observatory’s Frances McCarthy — and finds out the astronomical treats in store for 2016. 

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016