The moon gets in the way....

Wednesday 29th March 2006 in Ireland a partial solar eclipse occurs with between 20% and 15% of the Sun being covered between approx 10:50am to 12:15pm. The moon comes between the Sun and the Earth partially blocking the Sun's rays.

There is a chance that the sun will appear from behind the clouds - "Wednesday morning will be generally dry with some sunny spells; just a few showers likely in the Northwest. It will become cloudy during the afternoon and evening and heavy rain will extend gradually from the Southwest. Rather cool with highest temperatures 8 to 11 degrees in a light to moderate southwesterly breeze."

It's too late, however, to book a flight to Turkey where a total eclipse of the Sun will occur.

To see an animation of the eclipse check out eclipse.org.