Eclipse of the Sun

JupiterKid

This coming Friday morning, if the weather cooperates, Boardsies will be able to see a partial eclipse of the sun. A total eclipse will be visible from the Faroe Islands and Svalbard up in the Arctic.

I'll be looking out for this eclipse. Remember never to look into the sun directly as it can damage your vision.

kfallon

Looking forward to it, got my magnifying glass ready too so I can get an even closer look at it......

libelula

What about non-boardsies? What can they see?

Señor Fancy Pants

How far away are the Faroe Islands? If I start to walk now will I make it in time?

I don't do partial! I'm a greedy pig!

ScumLord

JupiterKid wrote: »

I'll be looking out for this eclipse. Remember never to look into the sun directly as it can damage your vision.

But you'll be able to see the virgin Mary which is a bonus.

mickstupp

Cool! I had no idea, looking forward to this.

Eugene Norman

libelula wrote: »

What about non-boardsies? What can they see?

It's 9:30 am. They'll be at work.

Rosie Rant

I hope I don't miss it!!

dmc17

Eugene Norman wrote: »

It's 9:30 am. They'll be at work.

Shouldn't Boardsies be in bed by 9:30am though?

not yet

I'm away for a few days Can you postpone it till Sunday.

Nodin

not yet wrote: »

I'm away for a few days Can you postpone it till Sunday.

Don't worry. They'll all be dead and you'll have to fight the triffids.

kneemos

Should be clear along the south coast according to Evelyn.

Spunge

when does the sun block out the moon ?

Lapin

How much does it cost?

Señor Fancy Pants

kneemos wrote: »

Should be clear along the south coast according to Evelyn.

Evelyn's full of sh!t.

Kevin McCloud

Truffle Pig wrote: »

Evelyn's full of sh!t.

Thats a bit harsh.

Joeseph Balls

Welding masks Eclipse hats for sale, right here!

Señor Fancy Pants

Kevin McCloud wrote: »

Thats a bit harsh.

Sorry Kevin

Calibos

Spunge wrote: »

when does the sun block out the moon ?

Witty post

(Then remembers youtube comments and starts to worry)

not yet

Truffle Pig wrote: »

Evelyn's full of sh!t.

A good dose of the trots would sort that out handy..

Harry Palmr

If you are away from the south coast zone you'll not see this, if you are on the south coast use your thumb!

not yet

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

Welding masks Eclipse hats for sale, right here!

I've a van load of factor 50 going cheap..

Karl Stein

More here.

kiteman

Calibos wrote: »

Witty post

(Then remembers youtube comments and starts to worry)

I witnessed one in western Oz 1974. It went from their normal pure blue sky to a dull dark grey for an hour or so. Not unlike a normal winters day in Ireland.
So some people may not notice anything strange.

namloc1980

Harry Palmr wrote: »

If you are away from the south coast zone you'll not see this, if you are on the south coast use your thumb!

You wha'?

Harry Palmr

The rule of thumb. Hold it between you and the sun!

Capt'n Midnight

http://www.rte.ie/news/special-reports/2015/0316/687397-solar-eclipse/

The exact timing of the eclipse will vary slightly depending on where in Ireland you are watching it from.But in Dublin the phenomenon starts at 8:24am, and runs until 10:36am.

The peak of the eclipse will be reached at 9:28am
...
astrophysicists from Trinity College Dublin and other foreign institutions will also travel with an Air Corps maritime patrol aircraft out into the Atlantic Ocean to an area where a total eclipse will be visible, in order to study and take scientific images of the event. In particular they will be interested in viewing the corona – the outer atmosphere of the Sun.
...
The Norwegian Arctic islands of Svalbard are one location. But the residents are discouraging last-minute visitors, saying its hotels are full, it will be freezing cold and polar bears are on the prowl!

Calibos

kiteman wrote: »

I witnessed one in western Oz 1974. It went from their normal pure blue sky to a dull dark grey for an hour or so. Not unlike a normal winters day in Ireland.
So some people may not notice anything strange.

Read my post and the post I quoted again

Voodoomelon

I'll have the Jaffa cakes ready.

Wacker The Attacker

Eugene Norman wrote: »

It's 9:30 am. They'll be at work. home ****

fyp

Peregrine

My eclipse glasses came in the post yesterday

The Backwards Man

I don't know what to do and I'm always in the dark

iDave

Can't get Bonnie Tyler out of my head now.

mickstupp

I laughed. Does that show my age. Dammit.

conorh91

Is this true?

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/solar-eclipse-set-to-darken-the-sky-over-ireland-on-friday-morning-1.2144546

“If you look into a telescope pointed towards the sun you could be blinded before you could blink,” warned David Moore, of Astronomy Ireland.

I'm aware of the myth/claim that Galileo went blind through observing the sun via telescope, but can it really happen momentarily? Seems doubtful.

Mint Sauce

Even with 90-95 percent coverage (in the NW), its still pretty spectacular. Looking forward to it, as long as the weather plays ball.

Littlekittylou

JupiterKid wrote: »

This coming Friday morning, if the weather cooperates, Boardsies will be able to see a partial eclipse of the sun. A total eclipse will be visible from the Faroe Islands and Svalbard up in the Arctic.

I'll be looking out for this eclipse. Remember never to look into the sun directly as it can damage your vision.

I am going to try and and find a good spot in Dublin. Taking the morning for it. :P

I have a friend I will watch with he and I seem to have a tradition of watching solar and lunar or sky events together now!

Mint Sauce

conorh91 wrote: »

Is this true?

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/solar-eclipse-set-to-darken-the-sky-over-ireland-on-friday-morning-1.2144546


I'm aware of the myth/claim that Galileo went blind through observing the sun via telescope, but can it really happen momentarily? Seems doubtful.

I would NOT recommend putting it to the test, were you never told not to look directly at the sun as a kid!

fizzypish

conorh91 wrote: »

Is this true?

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/solar-eclipse-set-to-darken-the-sky-over-ireland-on-friday-morning-1.2144546


I'm aware of the myth/claim that Galileo went blind through observing the sun via telescope, but can it really happen momentarily? Seems doubtful.

A telescope is a lens (probably multiple) that focuses light to a point. If the source of that light is particularly strong (and contains certain wavelenghts of light) then all that light (wavelenghts) will be focused on a particular point in your eye so yes it is true that you can damage your retina.

vicwatson

Piece of card with pinhole punched in it and reflect it onto a white page is probably safest way to view it (or something like that)

the_monkey

FG will introduce a new Eclipse Tax.

Homeowners across the country can pay in installments, or one up front payment of E400.

Bargain I say...

conorh91

Mint Sauce wrote: »

I would NOT recommend putting it to the test, were you never told not to look directly at the sun as a kid!

Yeah, I know it can damage your eyesight, it was the matter of being instantly blinded I'd question.

endacl

conorh91 wrote: »

Yeah, I know it can damage your eyesight, it was the matter of being instantly blinded I'd question.

Yes. Instantly blinded. No question. Plenty of literature available to you online. Go search.

Mint Sauce

conorh91 wrote: »

Yeah, I know it can damage your eyesight, it was the matter of being instantly blinded I'd question.

Well weather you are instantly blinded, or you damage your retenas enough to cause temporary blindness or detoration of your sight over time, i still wouldn't put it to the test.

endacl

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Well weather you are instantly blinded, or you damage your retenas enough to cause temporary blindness or detoration of your sight over time, i still wouldn't put it to the test.

Instant. And permanent.

No messing about with this one, boys and girls.

Captain Chaos

It's not instant unless you use powerful optics. Otherwise it will take many minutes. Your eyes can recover to a certain extent up to 12-18 months after limited damage but if you burn a hole you are blind for good.

Mint Sauce

endacl wrote: »

Instant. And permanent.

No messing about with this one, boys and girls.

There will still be a few idiots who will try and view it directly though.

Trying to remember what I used last time, other than the pin hole through a peice of card, projected on to a peice of paper.

In 1999 we didn't have smartphones, so people will be probably be using them for more stupid ways to view.

endacl

Captain Chaos wrote: »

It's not instant unless you use powerful optics. Otherwise it will take many minutes. Your eyes can recover to a certain extent up to 12-18 months after limited damage but if you burn a hole you are blind for good.

I wouldn't normally be so blunt, but considering the event tomorrow, and the footfall this forum gets....

Stop talking nonsense. You very obviously haven't the first clue about the subject. Go away. In case one single person takes you seriously on this topic.

ZiabR

Forcast for the Louth area... not looking good which sucks.

ECLIPSE FORECAST:
Latest predictions are not good unfortunately, as a weak front is due to cross south over us early Friday morning. However having waited many years for this event, I live in hope. I also feel for those who are travelling to the Faroe Islands, one of the few places where the total eclipse will occur. Here rain is forecast.
Even with cloud cover, it will be noticeably darker around the 9.30am max, and temperatures should drop a few degrees.

UPDATE:
FRIDAY will be cloudy with some light rain during the morning. Currently less than 5% chance of seeing the eclipse.

fizzypish

Mint Sauce wrote: »

In 1999 we didn't have smartphones, so people will be probably be using them for more stupid ways to view.

No harm in using your phone camera to view it.

conorh91

endacl wrote: »

I wouldn't normally be so blunt, but considering the event tomorrow, and the footfall this forum gets....

Stop talking nonsense. You very obviously haven't the first clue about the subject. Go away.

Enda do us a favour go stare at the sun and report back. Too early for this pointless bitchiness.