Tag: aurora
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The Sun: Sunspots and More!
Today we are going to take a look at the Sun. In some ways, wintertime may be one of the worst times to observe the Sun, because it is so low in the sky, it’s not up for very long, and it’s more likely to be blocked by trees or buildings. In another way, wintertime…
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Na Gealaí, nú Gealán agus an Spéir Anois
Today, as we come up to the end of May and beginning of June, we are going to review the kinds of things that are visible in the sky, starting by looking forward the 24th of this month and the Full Moon. The Moon can be quite bright, especially when it’s full, and the Irish…
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The Aurorae and the 11 Year Solar Cycle
Recently, the Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights has been visible from the South of Ireland. This is thanks to a solar storm, so we will begin by looking at the Sun and move from there to the aurorae and how likely we are to see more of them. Although you should never look directly…
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