Solar eclipses are a rare occurrence, eclipses in general can be defined as an astronomical event, when an astronomical body during the course of its movement passes through the shadow of another object, or when an astronomical object e.g the moon passes in between the line of sight of an astronomical object (in this case, the sun) and viewers on earth.
Its effect would be seen in all 36 states of Nigeria.
Nigeria has had her fair share of eclipses in the past, 1945, 1959, 2001 and 2006, eclipse enthusiasts would flood the country over the weekend, just to catch a glimpse of this beautiful event.
The Director General of NASRDA (National Space Research and Development Agency) Dr Saidu Mohammed, advises that we wear sunglasses that day,
Prof Felix Okpara, the director for centre of Astronomy, University of Nsukka said the eclipse would start @ 1;03pm in Abuja, would be at its maximum by 2:40pm and would end by 4:03.
In Lagos, it would begin by 12:50pm, would reach its maximum by 2:40pm, and would end by 4:01pm.
In Ibadan, it would start by 12:52pm, end by 4:01pm with its maximum @ 2:32pm.
In Port Haccourt, it would begin by 1:03pm, end by 4:09 with its maximum @ 2:43pm...
Stay tuned, and observe the wonders of God this sunday, assuming the world doesn't end before Sunday, *deep sigh*.
Its effect would be seen in all 36 states of Nigeria.
Nigeria has had her fair share of eclipses in the past, 1945, 1959, 2001 and 2006, eclipse enthusiasts would flood the country over the weekend, just to catch a glimpse of this beautiful event.
The Director General of NASRDA (National Space Research and Development Agency) Dr Saidu Mohammed, advises that we wear sunglasses that day,
Prof Felix Okpara, the director for centre of Astronomy, University of Nsukka said the eclipse would start @ 1;03pm in Abuja, would be at its maximum by 2:40pm and would end by 4:03.
In Lagos, it would begin by 12:50pm, would reach its maximum by 2:40pm, and would end by 4:01pm.
In Ibadan, it would start by 12:52pm, end by 4:01pm with its maximum @ 2:32pm.
In Port Haccourt, it would begin by 1:03pm, end by 4:09 with its maximum @ 2:43pm...
Stay tuned, and observe the wonders of God this sunday, assuming the world doesn't end before Sunday, *deep sigh*.
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