By Barra BestThe first partial eclipse in almost a year-and-a-half is taking place in the skies above Northern Ireland.It will peak between 10:50 and 11:00, and end about 11:45 with times varying depending on your location.Skygazers are warned not to try to watch the eclipse with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescopeAccording to Astronomy Ireland, Belfast will have the best vantage point, with 25% of the star blocked out at its height at 10:53.
"The next partial eclipse in Ireland wont happen until April 2024, but it won't be as good as this one", according to David Moore from Astronomy Ireland. A partial eclipse of the sun is the best that many of us can expect to see in this part of the world in a lifetime. "The last time a total eclipse occurred over Ireland was in 1724 and the next won't happen until September 2090", added David.Matthew Barry snapped this photo of the last partial eclipse from Castlereagh, County DownEclipse glasses filter out harmful radiation and ultraviolet light so you can gaze at the star without hurting your eyes.
Got a few photos of the eclipse in Lisburn this morning.
Derry this morning