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Partial solar eclipse seen from the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. Alamy Stock Photo
The Daily PollDid you see the partial eclipse of the sun today?
People gathered with protective eyewear across the world to witness the phenomenon.
A PARTIAL ECLIPSE of the sun occurred this morning at roughly 11am, leaving some 50% of the sun temporarily covered.
This rare event of a deep partial solar eclipse hasn’t occurred in Ireland since March 2015.
Partial solar eclipses happen when the moon passes in front of the sun, giving the appearance of a “bite” taken out of it. It is never advised to look directly at the sun or to use a camera to take an image of such a event as it can cause instant damage to one’s eyes.
That being said, people gathered with protective eyewear across the world to witness the phenomenon.
So today we’re asking you: Did you see the partial eclipse earlier today?
Poll Results:
No (4725)
Yes, I went out to view it (182)
Yes, I saw it (154)
I noticed it, but didn't realise what it was (67)
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