Over 500 people have registered for the fully subscribed event. Speaking to Kfm, Dr. Emma Whelan explained the significance of the solar eclipse and what people can expect.
The Department of Physics at Maynooth University is hosting to a special celebration of one of the deepest solar eclipses visible from Ireland in decades.
This remarkable eclipse will see more than 90% of the Sun obscured, and the next eclipse of comparable magnitude will not be visible from Ireland until 2090.
Over 500 people has subscribed to attend the event this evening from 5:30 to 8:30 pm in the IONTAS building.
The event will feature eclipse viewing, a live planetarium show, arts and crafts for kids and short talks.
The Moon will begin moving across the Sun shortly after 6pm, with maximum coverage expected at around 7.13pm.
Astronomers and Scientists are warning people not to look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection.
Dr. Emma Whelan, Professor in the Department of Physics, who specialises in astrophysics specifically star and planet formation explained the significance of this evening's solar eclipse and what people can expect to see.
Listen to the full interview here:
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