Ancient archaeological sites (like Stonehenge) were constructed so that the Sun would shine through a certain opening on some special day (typically a solstice). Wouldn’t Earth’s precession change the geometry of the situation over the years? Michael C. WestBethesda, Maryland If you are lucky enough to stand in the center of Stonehenge on the summerContinue reading “Will the Sun always shine through Stonehenge on the solstice?”

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