Longford town under a partial eclipse

Local eyes were on the skies over Longford this evening as a historical partial solar eclipse unfolded across the county.

Beginning at around 6pm, the eclipse reached its peak at approximately 7.05pm, although cloud cover unfortunately dampened its impact.

At its most pronounced, approximately 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon, creating an eerie change in light across Longford.

The celestial display doesn’t end there, however. Tonight and throughout the week, the annual Perseid meteor shower will take place, with clear skies offering the promise of a stunning spectacle across the Longford night sky.