concept   lunar eclipse

10 commonsense assertions
Cultures (10) scientific community (1) folklore (1) Ancient civilizations in the Americas (1) Eastern (1) European medieval beliefs (1) India (1) North America (1) Scientific communities worldwide (1) Superstitious beliefs (1) Western world (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 lunar eclipse scientific community The scientific community understands that a lunar eclipse happens when the Earth's shadow covers the moon during alignment with the sun and Earth. 4
2 lunar eclipse folklore The lunar eclipse is culturally significant and associated with rituals and symbolic meanings in various folklore traditions. 2
3 lunar eclipse Ancient civilizations in the Americas Ancient civilizations in the Americas viewed lunar eclipses as a warning of danger and a time to seek communal protection. 1
4 lunar eclipse Eastern In Eastern culture, lunar eclipses are seen as spiritually significant celestial events tied to rituals and symbolic meanings in folklore. 1
5 lunar eclipse European medieval beliefs During European medieval times, lunar eclipses were believed to be a dangerous event associated with werewolves and supernatural phenomena. 1
6 lunar eclipse India In India, lunar eclipses are seen as a time for spiritual observations and rituals, with some people refraining from eating or drinking during the eclipse. 1
7 lunar eclipse North America Lunar eclipses are considered fascinating in North American culture and are often observed with telescopes and celebrated at gatherings or parties. 1
8 lunar eclipse Scientific communities worldwide Scientific communities worldwide study and observe lunar eclipses to gather valuable data about Earth's atmosphere and celestial movements. 1
9 lunar eclipse Superstitious beliefs Many cultures view lunar eclipses as a result of malevolent spirits or gods attacking the moon due to superstitions. 1
10 lunar eclipse Western world In the Western world, a lunar eclipse is considered a natural astronomical phenomenon. 1