Scientist react to the Lunar Eclipse in Nigeria

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Astronomy and Astrophysics researchers at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) on Saturday said that there was nothing to fear over the expected total lunar eclipse on Monday which has being predicted to occur between 3:36am -8:48am

“For the scientists, eclipse helps them to study and understand the shape of the celestial bodies but for the lay man, it is just to demystify some myths.
“Some people attach some spiritual meanings to it which is not meant to be.

“Some people may see it and think that the world is coming to an end. We create the awareness to sensitise people that it is not something to be frightened about.
“People should understand that a lot of things happen naturally and it is the scientist who is left to inform people about such occurrence.”
He said that the total lunar eclipse would be the last eclipse to be experienced until 2021.Reacting, the researchers said eclipse is a natural occurrence that helps scientists understand the celestial body.
The scientists made the remarks in separate telephone interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

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