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Major lunar standstill lights up Stonehenge on summer solstice
short by / on Monday, 24 June, 2024
A rare "major lunar standstill" is allowing researchers to explore potential lunar alignments of Stonehenge. Occurring every 18.6 years, this event aligns with the summer solstice in 2024, prompting scientists from top universities to study the monument's connection to the moon. The Station Stones' alignment with the southernmost moonrise suggests a deliberate lunar design.
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