Ghana will this afternoon, February 26, 2017, experience a partial eclipse of the sun, the International Foundation for Technological Advancement and Development (IFTAD) has said in a statement.

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The statement also warned the public to desist from watching the sun with their "naked eye" or any other uncertified material.

“It is advised that for safe viewing, the public must use only certified solar eclipse sunglasses. We wish everyone a happy and safe viewing,” the statement concluded.

On Thursday, September 1, 2016, Ghana experience a partial eclipse of the sun from  6:13 am to 9 am.

Also on November 3, 2013, Ghana experience a partial eclipse of the sun.

And on March 29, 2006, a total eclipse of the sun occurred from 8.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m across the country.

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Partial Solar Eclipses happen when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, but they don't align in a perfectly straight line.