Lagos, Nigeria— Residents of Nigeria and several West African countries are set to witness a rare celestial event on Sunday, September 7, as a total lunar eclipse illuminates the night sky starting from 8:00 PM West Africa Time (WAT).
The eclipse, expected to last approximately 83 minutes, will bathe the Moon in a striking reddish glow, offering an awe-inspiring spectacle for stargazers throughout the region.
According to the National Television Authority (NTA), this event will be visible across most of Africa.
“Countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Togo, Niger, Chad, and São Tomé and Príncipe will experience the eclipse, although the westernmost areas may miss parts of the early penumbral or partial phases as the Moon rises around or during totality,” the broadcaster reported on Sunday.
While some western areas could miss the initial phases, the majority of Nigeria will enjoy the full eclipse, with experts affirming that it is safe and spectacular to view with the naked eye.
A total lunar eclipse happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align perfectly, casting Earth’s shadow on the Moon.
NASA explains that lunar eclipses can be total, partial, or penumbral, and this Sunday’s total eclipse will be observable across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
The distinctive reddish color of the Moon, often called a “blood moon,” results from sunlight refracting through Earth’s atmosphere.
Unlike solar eclipses that require protective eyewear, this lunar eclipse poses no harm to the eyes and can be safely observed without any special equipment.
By Enoch Odesola | September 7, 2025
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