"Predicting the Exact Timing of Solar Eclipses"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Detroit Free Press
The precise prediction of solar eclipses involves thousands of years of human observation and scientific advancements. Ancient civilizations noticed patterns in celestial events, leading to the discovery of the 18-year Saros cycle. Sir Isaac Newton's theory of gravitation and Edmond Halley's application of mathematical formulas significantly advanced our understanding and prediction of eclipses. As technology has improved, so have the predictive models for eclipses, taking into account factors such as Earth's rotational speed and the moon's orbit.