Friday 20 March 2015

St. Patricks Day and Solar Eclipse

On Tuesday the 17th of march it was St. Patricks day. I along with many others celebrated the day by watching the the Dublin parade.... on tv. Tourism Ireland had famous landmarks across the world turned green to promote Ireland abroad on St. Patricks Day.
Niagra Falls
 Pyramid and Spinx
Pyramid and Sphinx

The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Gorky Park Gate
The Armadillo

 The Temple of Hercules
The Temple Hercules

The Eye Film Institute

Anfield Stadium
The Burj al Arab
Las Vegas Sign

Salamanca Hall



What other Country in the world can do this? Have countries willingly turning their famous landmarks green to celebrate our festival? our holiday? Have towns all around the world host a St. Patricks day parade?

Ireland was experiencing a partial solar eclipse this morning, although clouds have covered the sky so it's not very visible in most parts of the country. It is said that it is most visible at the Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork city. It is not reccommended to look directly at the eclipse as it can cause eye damage and blindness. The last solar eclipse happened 16 years ago and the next is expected in 2026. If you want to view the eclipse is by using special eclipse glasses, or a pinhole projector.
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Eclipse glasses

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