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Rare 'Blue Moon' to appear over Irish skies this weekend
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A stunning Blue Moon will grace Irish skies this weekend
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‘I died while pregnant in hospital and was forced to make an impossible decision'
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Wendy Rose Williams had a terrifying succession of two near death experiences at the beginning of her second pregnancy - where an archangel entered her bathroom and willed her to save her life.
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Final supermoon of 2025 to illuminate Irish skies this week
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The Cold Moon will be visible rising at sunset on Thursday evening to the naked eye
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'A very spectacular sight' - Pilots baffled after 'bright object' spotted in skies above Ireland
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Pilots flying over Irish airspace spotted “bright lights, swirling and letting off gas”
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In pictures: Stunning astronomy photos capture the beauty of our galactic neighbours that's out of this world
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The planet's best astronomy photographers have been honoured with awards
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'Blood moon' in Ireland: Best time and best places to spot it and weather forecast for lunar eclipse
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If the conditions are right, people in Ireland could see a lunar eclipse that results in what is known as a 'Blood Moon' - here's everything you need to know about it
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Irish astronomers stunned as new planet spotted forming 430 light years away
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Irish astronomers helped identify WISPIT 2b, a five-million-year-old gas giant forming around a young Sun-like star 430 light years away, in what has been hailed as a 'remarkable discovery'.
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Strawberry Moon to light up Irish skies this week - how and when to see the rare celestial event
Astronomy
This week's Strawberry Moon coincides with a major lunar phenomenon that only occurs once every 18 to 19 years
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Astronomers find 'strongest evidence yet’ of alien life beyond our planet
Space
A study of a planet 124 light years away suggests it could be "teeming with life"
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Space scientists work out shape of asteroid set to smash into Moon in 2032
Space
There were fears a giant asteroid the size of 59 Bonos was hurtling towards Earth and could wipe Ireland out with a series of catastrophic earthquakes or massive tsunamis
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A new bright green comet has been discovered - here's the best time to spot it from Ireland
Comet
The newly discovered comet is rapidly brightening as it hurtles towards the Sun
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Stargazers set for spectacular show as 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse to be visible in Ireland this week
Lunar eclipse
Early risers across Ireland will have the chance to see a Total Eclipse of the Moon - a spectacular event in nature caused when the Moon enters the Earth's shadow
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Irish stargazers hoping to catch spectacular glimpse of Northern Lights tonight
Northern Lights
Intense solar activity means the aurora borealis could be visible in the skies above Ireland tonight
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Rare 'planet parade' to light up Irish skies this Friday - here's how to view the show
Space
This stunning celestial event that will see seven planets aligned in a row won't occur again until 2040 - here is everything you need to know
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Stargazers set for spectacular show with rare lunar phenomenon next month
Astronomy
A blood moon lunar eclipse will be visible from Ireland on March 14, resulting in a spectacular sight for astronomers and amateur stargazers
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Giant asteroid could wipe out Ireland with a series of devastating earthquakes or massive tsunamis
Asteroids
The threat has triggered planetary defence procedures - despite predictions that it will 'pass by harmlessly'
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Northern Lights to illuminate Irish skies on New Year's Eve - but clouds could cover show
Northern Lights
The stunning aurora borealis will be visible over Irish skies on New Year's Eve - but weather warnings from Met Éireann could hamper any sky gazers viewing the Northern Lights
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Hunter's Supermoon Ireland tonight: How Irish stargazers can catch a glimpse of lunar display in October
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This month's full moon is called the Hunter's Moon, and it is also the Supermoon brightest of the year
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'Comet of the Century' visible in Ireland tonight - best time and how to see giant space rock
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The Comet - called C/2023 A3 or Tsuchinshan–ATLAS - will make its closest approach to Earth tonight, and you could get a good view of it in Ireland after sunset
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Public urged to 'take a day off work to see rare eclipse of the moon'
Astronomy Ireland
The upcoming lunar event is being described as a ‘wonderful and rare spectacle of nature’
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'Exceedingly rare' super blue moon to be visible across Ireland tonight - How to see the lunar event
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We have all the info you need on exactly how you can catch the super blue moon at her brightest tonight
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Perseid meteor shower Ireland: When and how to watch celestial display as hundreds of meteors light up sky
Space
The annual Perseid meteor shower will illuminate the night sky in a stunning display for any stargazers around the country
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Perseid meteor shower: Best time to see up to 100 shooting stars an hour
Meteors
Stargazers across Ireland are in for a celestial treat as the annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak over the coming days
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Perseid meteor shower: 'Perfect viewing conditions' in store as spectacular event to light up Irish skies
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One of the most spectacular celestial displays of the year is expected to occur over the coming days, with some favourable weather meaning we have "perfect viewing conditions" to witness the event
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