Wicklow Ireland

Be as famous as the stars and Get your Photo in the national papers with a picture of the moon eclipse this weekend !! Astronomy Ireland have told us that The Irish Independent want any photos you take of the Eclipse or people at the Watches. Please email to observe@astronomy.ie by 1pm Sunday.

The Full Moon of Saturday August 16th coincides with an almost Total Lunar Eclipse. The Moon will be partially eclipsed as it rises at about 8:30pm and mid-eclipse will occur at approximately 10:10pm when 80% of the Moon will be darkened by the Earth’s shadow. The show ends at 11:45pm.

Astronomy Ireland has organised no less than eight Eclipse Watches around the country, in counties: Carlow, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Limerick, Louth and Mayo. Further details, including details of venues are available at www.astronomy.ie/lunareclipse0808.html

See you there!

Skippers