Eclipse Bulls: No Danger for Pregnancy or Increase in Radiation
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They call for reflection on the negative media upheaval and fear generated by a phenomenon that has been happening "for more than 10,000 years"
Throughout history, this astronomical phenomenon has been linked to mysticism and religion, and despite advances in science, disinformation still persists today.
The belief that an eclipse can affect pregnant women has centuries of history; but where did this myth come from and what is true?
Myth or truth? Can seeing an eclipse cause harm to pregnant women? On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will occur, one of the most expected astronomical phenomena of the year. In addition, during the night of August 12th and the morning of August 13th, the peak of the meteor shower of the Perseids will be recorded, visible in different regions of the northern hemisphere. But, along with these celestial shows, some popular beliefs also resu…
CNN journalist Portugal Nuno de Sousa Moreira reveals some of the myths associated with the eclipse of the Sun in the past and today.
The mysticism surrounding eclipses is thousands of years old, and many beliefs and legends have associated them with bad omens or natural disasters.
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