
11% of the sun's surface will be blocked for people in Ireland.
People across the midlands may experience a partial solar eclipse tonight.
The best opportunity to see it in the region is 7.55pm, but the chances may be limited with a forecast of cloudy skies.
The Midlands Astronomy Club is advising people to not directly look at the event, and instead attach baader material to a telescope or binoculars.
11% of the sun's surface will be blocked for people in Ireland while the US and Canada will witness a full eclipse for three and half minutes.
Seanie Morris from the Midlands Astronomy Club says the phenomenon is a sight to see: