Partial Solar Eclipse in Nigeria Visible in Oyo and Kano as Nigerians Share Photos.
Nigerians took to social media on Monday, April 8, to share captivating photos and videos of the partial solar eclipse they witnessed. While the rare celestial event was not fully visible across the country, residents in Oyo and Kano states were among those who caught a glimpse of the phenomenon.
According to reports, the National Aeronautics and Space Agency explains that a total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, temporarily obscuring the sun’s face. Although the eclipse was forecasted to be total in Mexico’s Pacific, Canada, and several US states, some parts of Nigeria experienced it only partially.
Partial Solar Eclipse in Nigeria.
Online images and videos depict the awe-inspiring sight as the moon partially obscured the sun. In Oyo and Kano states, residents shared their experiences and visuals of the event.
One social media user, identified as Sky Girl, posted a video capturing the partial eclipse in Kano state, urging others to witness the spectacle, stating, “Look up, everybody!! Look up it’s happening.”
Similarly, Ahmad EO Abdulbaqi shared an image of the crescent-shaped partial eclipse seen in Kano state, adding to the documentation of the rare phenomenon.
Photographer Taofeek Ibrahim contributed to the collection of visuals by sharing a photo reportedly taken in Irepo local government of Oyo state, further highlighting the widespread interest and observation of the partial solar eclipse in Nigeria.
This is from Oyo state
Irepo local government https://t.co/IDcqwGLsND pic.twitter.com/k8Y11j1FZI
— SarkinFOTO (@FotoNugget) April 8, 2024
See the photos below:
Reactions to solar eclipse
@Merald__Ayomi asked:
“I thought they said we could get blind if we look at it?”
@Abdurra87100463 said:
The main reason why I feel the month of Ramadan will complete 30.
@agba_friyoyo said:
“Maybe the area because I no understand. Where I am currently, the sun can boil egg.”
@dimejitiamiyu01 said:
“Noticed a brief darkness, but eclipse we no see.”
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