How to watch 'the best eclipse in a decade' across Northern Ireland tomorrow
They've nicknamed it the 'Ring of Fire' 🔥🌓
Last updated 9th Jun 2021
2021’s hottest celestial event will see a whopping 60 countries witness a chunk taken out of the sun, as the moon passes between the earth and the sun.
Can you remember the last one that took place back in 2015?
It's estimated that tomorrow we'll see approx 31% of the sun obscured by the moon. The further north you are, the more of the sun will be obscured by the moon.
Although this won’t be quite as spectacular as a total solar eclipse, it will still be mesmerising to watch.
It's predicted to begin shortly after 10am and will last for more than two hours, with the peak at 11.12am.
How to safely watch the solar eclipse:
You need to take precautions to observe it safely. You shouldn't look directly at the sun at any time, it can cause damage to your eyes.
Eclipse glasses that allow the sun to be viewed safely can be used - regular UV sunglasses do not offer enough protection. If you don't have Eclipse glasses, you can watch it indirectly using a projection device such as a pinhole camera.
What will the weather be like tomorrow:
Thursday will start off rather cloudy, with a little drizzle in west, but some good sunny spells soon developing, with the odd afternoon shower.
The warm sticky air is set to continue, with a maximum temperature of 23 °C.
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