Archive for September, 2011

The Historical Timeline of Eclipses And How It’s Changing

Eclipses are astronomical events that occur when a celestial body is obscured by the shadow of another. We typically say eclipse when we speak about one of two such events that involve the Earth, Moon and Sun, but eclipses also happen when other astronomical objects fall into one another’s shadow. These events have been noted by astronomers and astrologers for thousands of years.

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth Read the rest of this entry »

Fun Ways For Kids To Experience Eclipses

Earlier in summer, much of the Arab world was able to view a lunar eclipse. This celestial event, of course, is safer than observing a solar eclipse, which should always be made evident to children.
Parents and educators often find fun, informative, and age-appropriate ways to explain the various types of eclipses and how to experience them. Sometimes, children watch TV, films or webcasts, or draw, or even have or see related puppet shows!
For the lunar eclipse, one can use or even Read the rest of this entry »

Is Stonehenge Somehow Related to Eclipses?

Stonehenge has been shrouded in mystery for many years. People have always wondered about the ones who built the giant, mystic structure. Who were they? What were they doing? These are some of the questions that have been on the minds of scientists and conspiracy theorists alike. One popular theory is that Stonehenge was built by an ancient civilization as a type of advanced eclipse calculator.

The eclipse theory has been gaining in popularity for a few decades. Ever since scientists realized that the major stones on the structure are perfectly Read the rest of this entry »