According to The
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Nigeria will
experience a Lunar Eclipse on Monday, September 28th. 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. A statement by the agency which was signed and released yesterday
September 9th by the Deputy Director, Media and Corporate Communications, Felix
Ale, says the lunar eclipse would begin on Monday September 28th from 1:11am,
and will be at its maximum by 3:47 am, with its final contact at 6:22am.
“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, Indian Ocean, Arctic, and Antarctica. 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 statement
stated.
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