Article 6M2S8 Rare lunar event to shed light on Stonehenge’s links to the moon

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

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Steven Morris
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Archaeologists and astronomers to study Wiltshire site's lesser understood connection to the moon

The 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.

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