The Supermassive Podcast
53: The Major Lunar Standstill
Listen on
Episode notes
Every 18.6 years, our moon reaches its farthest orbit, known as a major lunar standstill. This month, Izzie and Dr Becky are exploring why this might be significant to Stonehenge in the UK and other cultural sites around the world, with the help of Dr Heather Sebire, Dr Amanda Chadburn and Dr Erica Ellingson.
To watch the major lunar standstill at Stonehenge and see their events, visit:
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/things-to-do/major-lunar-standstill/#:~:text=Stonehenge%20is%20famous%20for%20its,'major%20lunar%20standstill'%20occurs.
And here's the link for events with Chimney Rock in Colorado:
https://www.chimneyrockco.org/puebloan-resources/lunar-standstill/
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.
To watch the major lunar standstill at Stonehenge and see their events, visit:
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/things-to-do/major-lunar-standstill/#:~:text=Stonehenge%20is%20famous%20for%20its,'major%20lunar%20standstill'%20occurs.
And here's the link for events with Chimney Rock in Colorado:
https://www.chimneyrockco.org/puebloan-resources/lunar-standstill/
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.