Torres Strait Islanders use ghost stories to predict lunar and solar eclipses on March 25 and April 8.
Torres Strait Islanders use ghost stories to predict eclipses, associating lunar and solar eclipses with the spirit of the Moon being taken away by a ghost. A faint lunar eclipse on March 25 and a total solar eclipse on April 8 are both set to occur. Eclipses have been regarded as omens in ancient societies, and the Torres Strait Islanders' unique method of prediction is a testament to their rich cultural history.
March 24, 2024
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