Rare lunar event may reveal Stonehenge’s link with the moon

This rare lunar event you’re referring to could be the alignment between the structure of Stonehenge and certain phases of the moon. Researchers believe that the builders of Stonehenge may have had a deep understanding of the movements of the sun and the moon, and used this knowledge when constructing the monument.

According to a study led by the University of Birmingham, the alignment of Stonehenge might have been used to track lunar eclipses. The study suggests that the ‘Aubrey Holes’, thought to have been dug around the periphery of the monument during its first stage of construction, could have been used to predict these celestial events.

It’s also believed that the moon had significant cultural and religious importance to the Neolithic people who built Stonehenge. Some theories suggest that the monument’s construction could have relation with lunar worship or other lunar-related rituals.

Researchers are hoping to gain more insights into the monument’s lunar links during the rare lunar events, such as lunar eclipses or supermoons, as these events may reveal the monument’s original purpose and its creators’ understanding of celestial movements.

However, these theories remain speculative, and no definitive link has been established between Stonehenge and the moon. The enigmatic monoliths continue to hold some of their secrets close to their massive stones, inviting new theories and interpretations.