Nigeria and many other countries will witness a lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 7.
The eclipse will last about 83 minutes and begin around 8:00 p.m. Nigerian time. It will be visible across most parts of Africa, with some areas able to see the entire event.
Countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Togo, Niger, Chad, and São Tomé and Príncipe are expected to experience it. However, some western regions may miss the early stages because the Moon will rise closer to or during totality.
Scientists have confirmed that watching a lunar eclipse is completely safe without any special equipment.
A total lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow over the Moon.
