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Friday 29 September 2023 Dublin: 10°C

# David Moore

Last month
August 2023
# Shooting Stars
‘Celestial fireworks display’: Good viewing conditions forecast for Perseid Meteor Shower
‘Mother Nature puts on a celestial fireworks display for everybody and they go to sleep? We can’t let that happen!’
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Aug 10th 2023, 6:51 PM
This year
2023
# Wolf Moon
Stargazers encouraged to look upwards for a view of the ‘Wolf Moon’
While the moon is technically full this evening, to the naked eye it will have looked ‘full’ last night and will look full tomorrow night also.
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Jan 6th 2023, 5:41 PM
# Astronomy
Moon and Mars to appear close to each other in night sky during rare 'conjunction' tonight
It has been called “one of the most amazing sights” in the night sky this month.
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Jan 3rd 2023, 1:03 PM
Last year
2022
# Solar System
All the planets in the solar system visible tonight and tomorrow night
While the chances of seeing Venus and Saturn are gone for tonight, Jupiter is still visible.
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Dec 29th 2022, 7:37 PM
# partial eclipse
Partial eclipse to be visible from Ireland tomorrow morning
The next total solar eclipse won’t be visible from Ireland until 2090.
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Oct 24th 2022, 10:11 AM
All time
# Aurora Borealis
Northern Lights visible from Ireland this week - and tonight's the best time to see them
The lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are expected to be visible from all over the country.
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Sep 29th 2020, 7:30 PM
# success
Seattle Seahawks soar at jam-packed Wembley Stadium
Quarterback Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns in the victory, coach Pete Carroll’s franchise record 91st at the helm.
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Oct 14th 2018, 10:42 PM
# rare occurrence
Keep watch - the Northern Lights could be on display in Ireland's skies this weekend
That’s according to Astronomy Ireland.
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Sep 8th 2017, 10:58 AM
# watch the skies
A once-in-a-generation phenomenon will be played out in the sky over Ireland tomorrow
Mercury is set to pass across the sun tomorrow afternoon. You won’t see the phenomenon again this clearly until 2049.
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May 8th 2016, 7:30 PM
# Found
16-year-old David Moore has been found safe and well
The Clondalkin teenager was last seen on Tuesday.
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Apr 22nd 2015, 6:22 PM
# Space
Want to see a space chase? Look skywards at 7.24pm
If you miss the chase tonight, you’ll have a chance next week.
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Oct 22nd 2013, 4:39 PM
# Look Up
ISS to blaze across sky this evening
Spot the space station pass over at 5.17 and 6.53pm.
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Dec 17th 2012, 3:11 PM
# Meteors
Geminid meteors to rain on Ireland tonight
Stargazers will be able to see a shooting star per minute without the use of a telescope or binoculars.
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Dec 13th 2012, 4:33 PM
# Meteors
600 year old meteors to rain on earth
Observers may see almost twice as many meteors per hour compared to last Saturday’s meteor shower.
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Nov 19th 2012, 6:30 PM
# super moon
Ever seen a ‘super moon’? Well, you can this weekend…
… assuming it’s not cloudy. Ahem.
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May 1st 2012, 8:30 PM
# night skies
Planets to align over Ireland after sunset tonight
Keep an eye on the skies tonight as Venus, Jupiter and Mercury are set to align with the moon this evening.
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Feb 28th 2012, 2:00 PM
# christmas star
Hark! Is that the Christmas Star in the sky?! Em, maybe not...
Have you spotted that extremely bright star glowing in the sky at night these past few weeks? Unfortunately, it’s not the Christmas Star. But Astronomy Ireland knows what it is…
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Dec 15th 2011, 9:45 PM
# End of the World
Astronomy Ireland lecture asks: what happens when the Sun dies?
Longing for a lecture on how your home planet is going to be consumed by a fiery ball of apocalyptic hell? Well, you’re in luck…
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Nov 14th 2011, 9:37 AM
# Planet Watch
Spectacular sights due as Jupiter and the Moon come together
Take a look up at the sky tonight to see Jupiter and the Moon blaze brighter than ever.
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Oct 13th 2011, 8:01 AM
# Fireball
Meteor hunt begins after fireball lands 'on west of Ireland'
Anybody who finds fragments of the meteorite could make thousands of euro, experts say. So what are we looking for?
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Aug 31st 2011, 11:43 AM
# Stargazing
Meteorite hunt in the North while stargazers gather for cosmic 'Star-B-Q'
Astronomy Ireland is gearing up to hold its annual stargazing event in Wicklow tonight, while the search is on for a space rock believed to have fallen to earth this week.
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Aug 27th 2011, 12:41 PM
# Duck!
Earth set for near miss from asteroid - but greater danger ahead
An asteroid measuring around a quarter of a mile across will come closer than the moon on November 8, but it’s a tiny worry compared to what else lies in store…
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May 5th 2011, 11:31 AM
# Meteors
Ireland to brighten up with meteor shower tonight
Shooting stars to put on a show that will be visible to the naked eye.
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Nov 17th 2010, 4:33 PM