Rare 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse set to light up Irish skies this weekend

A lunar eclipse takes place when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon - thus blocking sunlight and casting a shadow across the Moon's surface.

Fans of astronomy will get a rare opportunity this weekend as a total lunar eclipse will appear in the skies over Ireland.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is directly between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight and casting a shadow across the Moon's surface.