Solar eclipse Ireland: Best places to watch and how to stay safeThe solar eclipse is set to take place on Wednesday evening, with the east and south-east of Ireland offering the best Ireland solar eclipse viewing conditions — find out where to watch and how to stay safeView 2 Images (Image: LeoPatrizi via Getty Images)Dublin is among the counties expected to enjoy the most favorable weather conditions for viewing the solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the earth and the sun, obscuring its light. How to watch solar eclipse in Ireland"Cloud cover is going to vary a lot. Only ISO 12312-2 certified specialist solar viewing glasses, commonly referred to as eclipse glasses, should be worn. Experts are cautioning shoppers to exercise vigilance when purchasing eclipse glasses online, as counterfeit versions frequently surface on retail marketplaces and may fail to provide adequate eye protection.