Rare lunar event to shed light on Stonehenge’s links to the moon
15-04-2024 08:32 via theguardian.com

Rare lunar event to shed light on Stonehenge’s links to the moon

Archaeologists and astronomers to study Wiltshire site’s lesser understood connection to the moonThe rising and setting of the sun at Stonehenge, especially during the summer and winter solstices, continues to evoke joy, fascination and religious devotion.Now a project has been launched to delve into the lesser understood links that may exist between the monument and the moon during a rare lunar event. Continue reading...
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