Eclipse of the Sun: Several Nigerians have taken to social media to share images and videos capturing the partial solar eclipse visible in their respective regions. The National Aeronautics and Space Agency defines a total solar eclipse as a temporary dimming of the sun caused by the moon moving between the sun and Earth.
Reports from Oyo and Kano states in Nigeria suggest that residents were able to witness a brief eclipse and have shared their experiences online through images and videos.
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Agency, a total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, temporarily blocking the sun’s brightness. Images circulated online by individuals in Oyo and Kano states claim to depict the phenomenon witnessed during the partial eclipse.
Although initially thought to be confined to regions such as the Pacific, including Mexico, Canada, and several US states, the eclipse was reportedly observed by some Nigerians as well.
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One Twitter user, known as Sky Girl, claimed to have witnessed the partial eclipse and shared a video of the event online.
