Environment

Why has much of Ireland had no sun for 10 days now? The jet stream is to blame

Jet stream is to blame, with a blocking system shutting out the sun

Some areas have had zero hours of sunshine over the past seven days. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
Some areas have had zero hours of sunshine over the past seven days. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
Kevin O'Sullivan
Mon Feb 17 2025 - 17:00

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Kevin O'Sullivan

Kevin O'Sullivan

Kevin O'Sullivan is Environment and Science Editor and former editor of The Irish Times