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Why do most people think that lunar eclipses occur more often then a solar eclipses?
Most people may think lunar eclipses occur more often because lunar eclipses are visible from a larger geographic area on Earth compared to solar eclipses. Lunar eclipses also last longer and are easier to observe with the naked eye, making them seem more common. However, in reality, both lunar and solar eclipses occur at about the same frequency.
Was the dec 21 lunar eclipse predicted by Mayans?
Possibly, but most Mayan records were destroyed centuries ago by the Spanish conquistadores. Certainly the Mayans had the math and the technology to predict lunar eclipses, as did the Druids of Stonehenge and the Greeks, Egyptians and Babylonians. Eclipses are fairly east to predict. The ancient Greeks built a pocket calculator to do the job.
Lunar and solar eclipses cannot be predicted with any accuracy?
This statement is inaccurate. Lunar and solar eclipses can be predicted with high accuracy using astronomical calculations and models. The timing and visibility of eclipses can be forecasted many years in advance.
What are the kinds of eclipses?
On earth there are 2 eclipses, Lunar and Solar eclipses
How many eclipses are there in a calendar year?
The answer very much depends on the year. One calendar year has a minimum of four eclipses, which are two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses. A year can have as many as seven eclipses. So each year is different.
What did the people of the past think eclipses were?
The Greeks thought is was a chariot of the gods...
What did people of the past think solar eclipses were?
The Greeks thought is was a chariot of the gods...
Were total eclipses or annular eclipses more common in the distant past?
In the very distant past, the Moon's orbit was closer to Earth than it is now, and the Moon continues to VERY SLOWLY recede in its orbit. So it is likely (although I have not seen any calculations to bear this out) that in the distant past there would have been fewer annular eclipses and more total eclipses. However, there was nobody around to notice.
Why do most people think that lunar eclipses occur more often then a solar eclipses?
Most people may think lunar eclipses occur more often because lunar eclipses are visible from a larger geographic area on Earth compared to solar eclipses. Lunar eclipses also last longer and are easier to observe with the naked eye, making them seem more common. However, in reality, both lunar and solar eclipses occur at about the same frequency.
Was the dec 21 lunar eclipse predicted by Mayans?
Possibly, but most Mayan records were destroyed centuries ago by the Spanish conquistadores. Certainly the Mayans had the math and the technology to predict lunar eclipses, as did the Druids of Stonehenge and the Greeks, Egyptians and Babylonians. Eclipses are fairly east to predict. The ancient Greeks built a pocket calculator to do the job.
Lunar and solar eclipses cannot be predicted with any accuracy?
This statement is inaccurate. Lunar and solar eclipses can be predicted with high accuracy using astronomical calculations and models. The timing and visibility of eclipses can be forecasted many years in advance.
Do people think that Stonehenge was built by the egyptians?
No it was not built by Egyptians
What did the Ancient Egyptians believe about eclipses?
they believed that it was a moment of darkness because they believed that someone stole the moon or sun, one of them. They all hid in their houses. They believed that whoever stole the moon/sun was trying to hurt the Pharaoh. I believe this is what happened. Might have been otherwise, but this is what my History teacher told me.
How does a lunar eclipses happen?
when all the planets are in a strait line i think
What did people think elcipses were?
People thought eclipses were the start of the end
What did people think of eclipses?
They thought that wizards are around us when there is an eclipse
Were people in the past afraid of eclipses?
Yes because they thought it brought them bad luck.
