Solar eclipse underway as millions gather to watch historic event in Ireland and Europe

This image shows a partial solar eclipse captured in Hemiksem, Belgium. Alamy Stock Photo Livefull moon half moon The eclipse will peak between 7pm and 7.45pm this evening. LAST UPDATE | 20 mins ago European Space Agency, ESA / YouTube A SOLAR ECLIPSE, one of the most significant astrological events in decades, is underway in Ireland and across Europe, with millions gathering to watch it. The sky has slowly begun to 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 have all the latest updates as it happens. LivefromIreland - Live