The National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA has predicted that the eclipse of the sun would be experienced across the country on Thursday, September 1, 2016.

Head of Media and Corporate communications of the Agency, Mr. Felix Ale, made the announcement last week as he stated that the agency would provide special solar filters to the public to watch the expected natural occurrence.

In his announcement, he revealed that NASRDA has put in place a viewing centre at its headquarters in Abuja with proper eclipse viewing apparatus for school children so they could experience the annular eclipse as part of its continuous programmes to enlighten Nigerians and students on matters concerning astronomical environment.

Here are ten things you need to know about this years’ Eclipse of the sun.

– A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon’s apparent diameter is larger than the Sun’s, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness.

– The annular eclipse is expected to occur between Click here to CONTINUE READING

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