Edwin Charles Krupp

Edwin Charles Krupp

Edwin Charles Krupp
Position

Director of the Griffith Observatory (USA)

Topics

Myths and superstitions about eclipses: why some people believe them and what risks they pose

Premature births, babies born with birth defects, bad luck, satellite and telecommunications failures… Eclipses are attributed with a wide variety of consequences that have no scientific basis and are largely rooted in cultural traditions and deep-seated misconceptions. With the help of expert sources, in this article we explain why some people believe in them, what the main risks are and how to counter them. 

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