An annular solar eclipse is expected to
be visible in Nigeria tomorrow, 1
September 2016.
This was announced by the National
Space Research and Development
Agency (NSRDA), it said Nigerians will
witness a solar eclipse between 7:15 am
and 10:03 am on Thursday, September 1,
2016, though with slight variations in
actual timing across the country.
The agency made this known in a press
statement issued by the Head of Media
and Corporate Communications of
NSRDA, Dr Felix Ale in Abuja.
The agency said it has arranged viewing
centres to enable members of the public,
pupils and students, view the eclipse
with specially designed viewing
instruments and also warned that the
eclipse cannot be viewed with the naked
eyes as this could harm or damage the
human eyes permanently.
“Lagos will experience its first contact
with the eclipse at 7:15 am with a
maximum eclipse at 8:32 am and ending
at about 10:00am. We advise the public
not to panic or attach anyspiritual
connotation to the eclipse, as it is a
natural occurrence which had been
predicted by science.
“In Abuja, there will be a partial eclipse
with an obscurity of 60% and the first
contact will be at about 7:17am, with
maximum eclipse at 8:32am and the last
at 10:00am.” Ale said.
The eclipse will also be visible from
Madagascar and locations in Central
Africa.
The Moon’s shadow will also cross parts
of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
For most viewers in Africa, the eclipse
will be a partial solar eclipse.
It is advised that viewing glasses should
be used to protect the eyes while trying
to view the eclipse