An official of national space research and development (NASDRA) has advised Nigerians not to worry or panic over the lunar eclipse which occurred on Monday morning.
Dr Benjamin Ayetunji ,NASDRA chief scientist explained that the lunar eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when the earth comes between the sun and the moon and the earth cast its shadow on the moon. He said that lunar eclipse occurs when the earth's shadow blocks the sunlight, which otherwise reflects off the moon.
He said there was no myth attached to lunar eclipse which is just an astronomical event and urged Nigerians to just watch and appreciate science.the truth is that it occures every month when there is full moon depending on the location.
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