TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE TO LAST 83 MINUTES, VISIBLE ACROSS NIGERIA AND OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES – SCIENTISTS
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
Scientists have announced that a rare total lunar eclipse will be visible across much of Africa on \[insert exact date], lasting approximately 83 minutes.
The celestial event is expected to begin around 8:00 p.m. Nigerian time, with several African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Togo, Niger, and Chad, set to experience either full or partial visibility.
Experts explained that while some regions will witness the eclipse in its entirety, others may only observe partial phases depending on local moonrise times. In particular, westernmost locations could miss the early penumbral or partial stages, as the Moon may rise closer to or during the peak of totality.
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A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align in a straight line, with the Earth positioned between the Sun and the Moon. During this alignment, the Earth’s shadow falls directly on the lunar surface, casting a dim reddish glow commonly referred to as a “blood moon.”
Astronomers have advised sky watchers to look out for the rare phenomenon, which will not require any special viewing equipment.
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