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Nadia Breen

Northern Ireland to see partial solar eclipse on Tuesday

Northern Ireland will see a partial solar eclipse on Tuesday.

The event will start just after 10.00am on October 25 when the moon begins to pass between the sun and the earth, according to BBC News NI.

This will peak between 10.50am and 11am and is expected to end at around 11.45am.

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It's set to be slightly darker than normal on Tuesday morning.

BBC report that 25% of the sun's diameter will be covered at peak and this will make it look crescent shaped.

Belfast will have the best view at 10.53am, according to Astronomy Ireland.

BBC report that David Moore from Astronomy Ireland said: "The next partial eclipse in Ireland wont happen until April 2024, but it won't be as good as this one...

"The last time a total eclipse occurred over Ireland was in 1724 and the next won't happen until September 2090."

A spokesperson added: "Given the Irish weather it is important to note that you can see the eclipse from roughly for nearly two hours. So, especially if the weather forecast on the day is not great, plan to view the whole event in the hope of seeing something if only through a tiny break in the clouds.

"Of course it can be highly dangerous to view the sun and a partially eclipsed Sun is just as dangerous – perhaps more so as people will be drawn to looking at it. NEVER look at the sun with any optical aid (binoculars or telescopes) as permanent eye damage can happen instantly.

"It is not even safe to look at the sun with just the naked eye and even several pairs of sunglasses should not be used."

And for Tuesday's weather, the Met Office said: "A bright and mostly dry day with some sunshine at times, though a few light showers are possible over the west.

"Cloud thickening, with some rain later in the evening. Maximum temperature 15C."

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