12/08/2026
Enjoy the eclipse this evening at 6pm and please follow this really important advice from Optometry Ireland to avoid irreversible retinal damage 🌕🌓🌒. Use certified eclipse glasses ISO 12312-2, or a handheld solar viewer designed specifically for looking at the sun, ordinary sunglasses are not sufficient or safe
Children should always be supervised when viewing an eclipse
View a livestream or check your local area for an astronomy club event
Use a homemade pinhole projector to view the eclipse indirectly https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0811/1587315-solar-eclipse-ireland/
Never combine eclipse glasses or handheld viewers with cameras, binoculars, telescopes, or other optical equipment, as these devices can intensify sunlight and cause serious eye damage
Never look directly or point a camera, phone, or telescope at the sun
Do not attempt a selfie with the eclipse.
