# SKIES

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# super-duper moon

A rare 'super blue blood moon' will be visible later - but Ireland won't experience the full effect

The spectacle will be visible in clear skies above Australia, Asia and some parts of the US and Eastern Europe.

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Jan 31st 2018, 7:46 AM

# Lovejoy

Look up: You've two weeks to see a glowing green comet

Comet Lovejoy is paying a visit.

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Jan 9th 2015, 10:00 PM

# i spy

This is your last chance to see the SuperMoon in 2014

Get your smartphones ready.

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Sep 6th 2014, 7:30 AM

# RIP

Scott Carpenter, second US astronaut in orbit, dies at 88

He died in a hospice from complications following a stroke.

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Oct 10th 2013, 10:47 PM

# In pics

Kite-flying isn't all bad... as long as they are real kites

Feeling worn down by pre-Budget kite-flying? Take a break with fun from a Bristol fest this week.

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Sep 7th 2013, 10:00 AM

# Celestial

Look out your window soon to see Saturn (no telescope needed)

Want to see Saturn? You can spot it in the sky tonight, thanks to a rare celestial event.

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Jul 16th 2013, 9:30 PM

# Look Up

Don't miss: Tomorrow's the last full moon of 2012

It’s called an oak moon, don’t you know.

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Dec 27th 2012, 5:20 PM

# look to the skies

Look out for a celestial spectacle in the skies tonight

The Moon and Jupiter will line up spectacularly close together tonight, Astronomy Ireland has said.

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Oct 5th 2012, 11:25 AM

# 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

# SKIES

Watch the skies for aurora borealis and shooting stars

Increased solar activity means visual treats for star-gazers, with meteor showers and even aurorae visible from Ireland.

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Aug 9th 2011, 12:04 PM