Organisation: Society for Popular Astronomy

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Irish sky watchers ready for Perseid meteor spectacle

Sky watchers can expect an extra dazzling display from the Perseid meteors this week as the Earth ploughs through a dense cloud of comet debris.

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Rare chance for sky watchers to see close-up of Mars

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Supermoon sparks fear the end is nigh

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Green comet to be seen for first time in 11,500 years

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This comet won't be round for another 8,000 years, so why is it green?

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Astronomers set for pre-dawn conjunction of Jupiter and Venus

Supermoon to join Perseid spectacle

A dramatic “supermoon” is set to accompany this year’s Perseid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated events on the skywatcher’s calender.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2014

Hazard warning as eclipse looms

Part of the sun will be blotted out by a partial solar eclipse tomorrow.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2008

Celestial light show tonight

Barbecue party guests could be treated to a spectacular celestial light show tonight.

Wed, 11 Aug, 2004

Meteor shower 'set to return'

The Leonid meteors make a return appearance in the night sky this week as the Earth ploughs through a comet’s dust trail.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2003

Astronomers prepare for Mars' close encounter

Astronomers across Ireland were rigging up their telescopes today as Mars comes closer to the Earth than any time since the last ice age almost 60,000 years ago.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2003

Red alert as Mars closes gap on Earth

MARS passes closer to the Earth tomorrow than it has at any time in almost 60,000 years.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2003

Earth set for brush with comet

A comet discovered by astronomers this year and heading past the Earth later this month will be bright enough to see with the naked eye.

Sun, 10 Mar, 2002

Spectacular show of shooting stars to light up the sky

A celestial firework display of shooting stars will appear in the heavens this weekend.

Fri, 10 Aug, 2001

Red planet expected to boost UFO reports

UFO sightings are expected to soar next month as Mars makes its closest approach to Earth for two years.

Mon, 28 May, 2001