"Rare Lunar Standstill to Illuminate Stonehenge This Week"
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A rare "major lunar standstill," occurring once every 18.6 years, will be visible tonight, offering stunning lunar views as the moon rises and sets at its most extreme points. This phenomenon, influenced by the moon's orbital tilt, will last around two years, peaking in late 2024 to early 2025. Researchers are particularly interested in observing the moon's alignment with Stonehenge during this period.
- Rare ‘lunar standstill’ not seen since 2006 is visible TONIGHT – six other dates to witness moon spectacle... The US Sun
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- Once-in-a-generation lunar standstill set to decode mysteries of Stonehenge BBC Science Focus
- Stonehenge To See Rare Alignment This Week—A 'Major Lunar Standstill' Forbes
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