Thousands of people across Ireland will hope to catch a glimpse of the deepest solar eclipse since 1999 this morning.

A polar bear dragged a Czech tourist out of his tent as he slept on a remote Arctic island, clawing his back before being driven away by gunshots.

Are you wondering about the best way to view this morning’s solar eclipse in the safest way possible?

For the first time in more than 15 years, a significant solar eclipse will darken the doorsteps of Ireland.

Events across the country have been planned for Friday to mark the first significant solar eclipse to be seen in this part of the world in more than 15 years.