The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has said that there will be a Lunar Eclipse in Nigeria on the 28th of September.
According to a statement signed by NASRDA’S Deputy Director, Media and Corporate Communication, Mr. Felix Ale, in Abuja, the lunar eclipse would begin on Monday the 28th of September from 1:11 am, and will be at its Maximum by 3:47 am while it is expected to reach its final contacts at 6:22 am.
According to the statement, Lunar eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when the earth comes in-between the sun and the moon, and the earth casts its shadow on the moon, so that the moon appears reddish
“The lunar eclipse, which is also called the blood moon, will be observed in some regions around the world.
“Some of the regions seeing at least some parts of the eclipse include, Europe, South/East Asia, Africa, much of North America, much of South America, Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans, Arctic and Antarctica”, the statement read.
The agency also said the eclipse will be viewed in less clouded locations in Nigeria.
“Furthermore, the lunar eclipse will be visible in Abuja, and would begin from 1:11am, with total eclipse at 3:47am, and end by 6:22am.
“Nigerians are advised not to panic, and to go about their normal activities as it is just an astronomical event which will last for 5 hours, 11 minutes”, the agency said.
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