Ancient Views on Eclipses
The article discussed the phenomenon of the partial solar eclipse scheduled to occur on August 12, 2026, confirming that this event will lead to partial darkness in the sky before sunset, especially in cities such as Tangier, Rabat, and Casablanca. It addressed the beliefs and interpretations of ancient peoples regarding eclipses, where it was seen as a cosmic creature called "Ameerz" attacking the sun or the moon, during which symbolic rituals were performed to ward off the monster and restore light. The article also reviewed how explorer Christopher Columbus exploited knowledge of the lunar eclipse in 1504 to manipulate the fears of inhabitants in Jamaica, according to Spanish accounts. Additionally, it mentioned that ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Assyrians observed the sky and linked celestial phenomena to their gods, possessing advanced astronomical systems that allowed them to predict some eclipses accurately before they occurred. Today, however, the timing of eclipses is precisely determined using modern science and astronomical calculations.
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