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Episode 3: When the Moon Disappears

The Song of Urania

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The Anuma Anu an-Lil - The Largest Set of Odds

Lunar eclipses are important because of their astrological importance and periodicity. Astronomers would watch carefully to observe how they appeared, as other weather events could turn an unfavorable eclipse into a favorable omen. The ancient Babylonians did not have a sophisticated model for lunar eclipses like this, but they were able to recognize patterns.

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