Yesterday, Wednesday, August 12, Mayo experienced a historic deep partial solar eclipse, with the moon obscuring up to 96% of the sun along the western seaboard.
Several watch parties took place across Mayo, including in Ballycroy Visitors Centre, Newport Astronomy Club and Louisburgh Astronomy Club.
Take a look through these photos that some Mayo News readers captured of yesterday’s solar eclipse.
1. Eclipse photo taken in Claremorris
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2. Eclipse photo taken in Crossboyne
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3. Eclipse photo sent in by Mayo News reader
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4. Eclipse photo sent in by Mayo News reader
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