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Venus and Jupiter to make 'double planet' visible in Irish skies

Venus and Jupiter to make 'double planet' visible in Irish skies

'It will be an incredible sight to the naked eye, the highlight of the year, and indeed for many years.'

Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old Winter Solstice tradition

Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old Winter Solstice tradition

The winter solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year, happens just after 3pm on Sunday.

Super moon visible across Ireland on Wednesday

Super moon visible across Ireland on Wednesday

Astronomy Ireland is asking the public to take pictures of the moon for publication in their magazine, which will be archived in the National Library of Ireland.

'Extremely rare view': Saturn to come close to earth this weekend

'Extremely rare view': Saturn to come close to earth this weekend

Deep partial eclipse of the moon to be visible in Ireland this weekend

Deep partial eclipse of the moon to be visible in Ireland this weekend

Irish astronomers aided ‘remarkable discovery’ of new planet

Irish astronomers aided ‘remarkable discovery’ of new planet

'Best meteor shower of the summer' set for Tuesday night, Astronomy Ireland says

'Best meteor shower of the summer' set for Tuesday night, Astronomy Ireland says

Venus, Saturn and the Moon set to form rare ‘smiley face’ planet alignment

Venus, Saturn and the Moon set to form rare ‘smiley face’ planet alignment

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Venus and Saturn are set to align with the crescent moon on Friday morning in a rare astronomical event.

Partial eclipse of supermoon to be visible across Ireland on Tuesday night

Partial eclipse of supermoon to be visible across Ireland on Tuesday night

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

The partial eclipse will occur at 3.45am and 4% of the moon will be covered.

Draconid meteor shower to create celestial spectacle this weekend

Draconid meteor shower to create celestial spectacle this weekend

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

The Draconid meteor shower, also known as the Giacobinids, will peak on Sunday night after nightfall, starting from Friday.