According to scientists, the celestial event is expected to last approximately 83 minutes, beginning around 8 PM Nigerian time, and will be visible across much of Africa. Some regions are expected to witness the entire eclipse, while others may only catch partial phases depending on moonrise times.
Countries where the eclipse will be observable include Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Togo, Niger, and Chad. However, experts caution that westernmost locations may miss some of the early penumbral or partial phases, as the Moon could rise closer to or during the peak of totality.
Explaining the phenomenon, scientists noted that a total lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align in a straight line, with Earth positioned between them. This alignment allows the Earth’s shadow to fall directly on the Moon, giving it a dim reddish appearance — often referred to as a “blood moon.”
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