Eclipses Used To Be Terrifying

The video explores the historical and scientific understanding of eclipses. It begins with ancient fears and myths surrounding eclipses, highlighting structures like Stonehenge that may have been used to track them. The video then discusses early eclipse records from China and Babylon, leading to the discovery of the Saros cycle, which helps predict eclipse patterns. Finally, it explains how modern technology allows us to predict eclipses far into the future.

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