Everyone in Ireland was an astronomer last Friday as a near-total eclipse of the sun tracked its way across the island.
Clouds spoiled the fun in most places but many enjoyed a quick glimpse as overcast skies parted and the sun appeared with a deep bite caused by the passing moon.
Students and staff from IT Sligo’s School of Science were up early to view the Solar Eclipse outside the MacMunn Science Building.
Here’s a video of what they saw.