Excitement building across Ireland and Europe as thousands count down to historic solar eclipse

Susana Ortega Hernandez trying on special solar glasses as hundreds of people queued at Designist on Dublin's George's Street to buy a pair. Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie Livefull moon half moon The eclipse will peak between 7pm and 7.45pm this evening. European Space Agency, ESA / YouTube MILLIONS OF PEOPLE in Ireland and across Europe are preparing to witness one of the most significant astrological events in decades. In around two hours, the sky will slowly get darker as the Moon moves directly between the Earth and the Sun, blocking its light. The eclipse will peak between 7pm and 7.45pm, and be visible until around 8pm. Up to 98% obscuration of the sun is predicted in the southwest of the country, with those in Dublin set to see about 94% of the sun covered. We’ll be covering the eclip