Blood Moons, Asteroid Flybys, and Prophecies of Apocalypse: What Do Astronomers Say?

In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in the end of the world. This is due in part to a number of events that have been interpreted as signs of the apocalypse, such as the rise of ISIS, the Ebola outbreak, and the recent spate of natural disasters.

One of the most popular signs of the apocalypse is the blood moon. A blood moon occurs when the moon passes through the Earth's shadow, causing it to turn a reddish color. This phenomenon is relatively common, occurring about once every two and a half years. However, some people believe that the recent series of blood moons is a sign that the end of the world is near.

September 24th, 2024 - Just Another Day In Space: "Blood Moons" asteroid flybys, and prophecies of apocalypse - what do astronomers say?

by Robert Walker

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Another sign of the apocalypse that has been gaining attention is the asteroid flyby. In 2013, a large asteroid known as 2012 DA14 passed very close to Earth. This event caused some people to worry that the asteroid could have hit Earth and caused widespread devastation.

More recently, in 2016, another large asteroid known as 2016 HO3 passed close to Earth. This asteroid was even larger than 2012 DA14, and it caused some people to worry that it could have hit Earth and caused even more damage.

So, what do astronomers say about these signs of the apocalypse? Are they really a sign that the end of the world is near?

The answer is: no. Astronomers say that there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that the blood moons or the asteroid flybys are signs of the apocalypse. These events are simply natural occurrences that have been happening for billions of years.

Of course, it is possible that the end of the world could come at any time. However, there is no evidence to suggest that it will happen anytime soon. So, if you're worried about the end of the world, you can rest easy. There's no need to panic.

Blood Moons

Blood moons are a natural phenomenon that occurs when the moon passes through the Earth's shadow. This causes the moon to turn a reddish color. Blood moons are relatively common, occurring about once every two and a half years.

There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that blood moons are a sign of the apocalypse. In fact, blood moons have been happening for billions of years.

The next blood moon will occur on January 21, 2019. This blood moon will be visible in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa.

Asteroid Flybys

Asteroid flybys are also a natural phenomenon. Asteroids are small rocky bodies that orbit the sun. Sometimes, asteroids pass close to Earth. This is known as an asteroid flyby.

Asteroid flybys are relatively common. In fact, there are several asteroids that pass close to Earth every year.

The vast majority of asteroid flybys are harmless. However, there is a small chance that an asteroid could hit Earth and cause widespread devastation.

The most recent asteroid flyby occurred on November 2, 2018. This asteroid, known as 2018 VP1, passed within 2,900 miles of Earth. This was the closest that an asteroid has come to Earth since 2013.

There is no need to be alarmed about asteroid flybys. The vast majority of asteroid flybys are harmless. However, it is important to be aware of the potential risks of asteroid impacts.

Prophecies of Apocalypse

There are many different prophecies of apocalypse. Some of these prophecies come from religious texts, while others come from popular culture.

One of the most well-known prophecies of apocalypse is the Book of Revelation. The Book of Revelation is a Christian text that describes the end of the world. The Book of Revelation describes a time of great tribulation, when the Earth will be ravaged by war, famine, and disease. The Book of Revelation also describes the return of Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead.

Another well-known prophecy of apocalypse is the Mayan calendar. The Mayan calendar is a system of calendars that was used by the Mayan civilization. The Mayan calendar predicts that the world will end on December 21, 2012.

There is no scientific evidence to support any of the prophecies of apocalypse. In fact, many of these prophecies have already been proven false. For example, the world did not end on December 21, 2012.

It is important to be skeptical of prophecies of apocalypse. These prophecies are often based on fear and superstition. There is no need to be afraid of the end of the world. The world will continue to exist long after we are gone.

There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that the blood moons, the asteroid flybys, or the prophecies of apocalypse are signs of the end of the world. These events are simply natural occurrences that have been happening for billions of years.

So, if you're worried about the end of the world, you can rest easy. There's no need to panic.

September 24th, 2024 - Just Another Day In Space: "Blood Moons" asteroid flybys, and prophecies of apocalypse - what do astronomers say?

by Robert Walker

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File size	:	4925 KB
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