# Astronomy
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rare occurrence
Keep watch - the Northern Lights could be on display in Ireland's skies this weekend
8 Sep 2017
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Nova
Scientists have finally found a 'star' that was spotted by Korean astrologers nearly 600 years ago
2 Sep 2017
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Lights out
The United States is about to experience the best eclipse in a lifetime... but how long does Ireland have to wait?
21 Aug 2017
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Eyes to the sky
Irish stargazers warned the moon may spoil tonight's meteor shower
12 Aug 2017
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birr-illiant
Offaly was once the centre of the world for stargazing - today it takes a giant leap back there
27 Jul 2017
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the Martian
'Life is left up to you': NUIG researcher delves into her Mars simulation mission
12 Mar 2017
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full moon half moon
Eyes to the sky: Ireland will be treated to a rare eclipse of the moon tonight
10 Feb 2017
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Light Art
Labour of love: This time-lapse of Irish skies makes for soothing viewing
12 Nov 2016
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great balls of fire
Did you spot the massive fireball that passed over Ireland last night?
9 Nov 2015
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Voices
If you stay up late tonight you'll see the moon turn a deep blood red
Conor Farrell
27 Sep 2015
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The Late Late Show
You'll be able to see something rare and amazing in the sky this weekend*
25 Sep 2015
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The final frontier
"A giant surprise": New photos reveal previously unseen mountains on Pluto
15 Jul 2015
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Eyes to the sky
Look out the window: You'll be able to see Jupiter next to the full moon
2 Mar 2015
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space is the place
Is there life on Jupiter's moons? Ireland's helping to find out
9 Feb 2015
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Look Up
This fireball tore across the night sky yesterday evening? Did you see it?
19 Jan 2015
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international Santa station
Something very shiny in the sky tonight at 5.22pm and 6.58pm
24 Dec 2014
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That's amore
Did you miss the supermoon last night? Don't worry, you'll have two more chances
8 Sep 2014
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The Sky at night
Look up! We'll be able to see a cyanide-releasing green comet today
23 Aug 2014
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written in the stars
Ukrainian astronomers adopt star and name it 'Putin is a d*ckhead'
4 Jul 2014
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Voices
Opinion: We have found Earth's Cousin outside our solar system ... but what does that mean?
Conor Farrell
6 May 2014
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Voices
Column: Look up! The Red Planet is continuing to shine brightly in the night sky
Conor Farrell
10 Apr 2014
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Voices
Column: Why are we compelled to search for life on other planets?
Clare Taylor
21 Mar 2014
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