If you, like me, have a slight TikTok addiction, then your ‘for you page’ may have been taken over by people getting very excited about this evening’s solar eclipse.
Hate to break it to you, but the total solar eclipse will not be visible from the UK and Ireland, however, a partial solar eclipse – where a small segment of the sun is blocked out by the moon – may be visible.
It is scheduled to be ‘visible’ from 7:55pm until sunset.
A solar eclipse: what is it? A solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon where the moon passes between the earth and the sun and blocks the sun’s light either entirely or partially.
Obviously, it is pretty cool, but many people believe it has a spiritual effect on life.
Maybe for some of us who have moments of being fact-obsessed, we should remind ourselves of the power the moon plays over the tides – and that, my friends, is science.
Solar Eclipse
Some believe that the Solar Eclipse symbolises a time of darkness and spiritual renewal, offering an opportunity for introspection and the shedding of old energies.
In astrology, the eclipse signifies the darkness of the ego and the potential for spiritual rebirth, marking a moment to release past patterns and embrace new perspectives.
This Solar Eclipse also coincides with Mercury retrograde, which allegedly intensifies the period’s introspective nature, urging individuals to confront unresolved issues and pave the way for personal growth.
Will we see it?!
Regardless, that is the science of the Solar Eclipse and also the Spiritual side.
Now the real question, will we island folk be able to see the partial eclipse? Probably not.
If the weather was forecast to be as it should be in April, aka, not rubbish, then yes, we may.
Sadly, the weather forecast isn’t looking great with cloud and heavy rain incoming, meaning we probably won’t.
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