Rare Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible Across Parts of Africa This Friday Night

NASA says a lunar eclipse will be visible across parts of Africa on the night of August 27 into August 28, 2026. The event begins when the Moon enters Earth’s outer shadow. It will then move deeper into the shadow, creating the partial eclipse effect often described as a “bite” taken out of the lunar surface. The eclipse is expected to peak shortly after midnight in North American Eastern Time. Viewing times in Nigeria will vary by location, so skywatchers should check local timing and weather conditions.

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