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'Ring Of Fire' Rosh Hashanah Eclipse Coming In October?

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Why do solar eclipses keep falling on such noteworthy dates?  In 2024, there will be a total of just 2 solar eclipses.  The first happened on April 8th, 2024.  That was known as the "Great American Eclipse of 2024", and it occurred just after the sun had gone down in Israel and the first day of the first month on the Hebrew calendar had begun.  

The second solar eclipse of 2024 will take place on October 2nd.  When it occurs, the sun will have just gone down in Israel and the festival of Rosh Hashanah will have just started.

I realize that this is a lot to process, and so let it sink in for a moment.

Is it just a coincidence that the first solar eclipse of 2024 just happened to fall on the very first day of the very first month on the Hebrew calendar, and the second solar eclipse of 2024 just happens to fall on the day that is celebrated as "the Jewish New Year"?


Let me try to break all of this down one step at a time.

According to Daily Galaxy, on October 2nd we will witness "a stunning annular solar eclipse"...

A mesmerizing  astronomical event is on the horizon as the Moon prepares to pass between the Earth and the Sun, creating a stunning annular solar eclipse.

This rare celestial occurrence, where the Moon is positioned just far enough from Earth to leave a brilliant ring of sunlight visible around its silhouette, promises to captivate skywatchers with its unique and dramatic display. Known as the "ring of fire," this phenomenon offers a breathtaking view that differs significantly from a total solar eclipse, where the Sun is completely obscured.

So exactly what is an "annular solar eclipse"?

It is when the moon crosses the face of the sun but does not completely block it out.  When the moon is centered directly in front of the sun, a ring of sunlight is still visible around the moon, and that is why such an event is often called a "ring of fire" eclipse...

Annular eclipses are a very special type of solar eclipse. During an annular eclipse, the Moon is centered in front of the Sun but doesn't completely obscure it, instead leaving a ring of sunlight visible around the Moon's edges. This circle of light is called an annulus, or sometimes a "ring of fire." Annular solar eclipses happen only when the Moon is at the furthest point from Earth in its orbit, making the Moon appear smaller than usual from the Earth's perspective.

For those that are able to view this eclipse, it will truly be a once in a lifetime opportunity.


According to USA Today, the Moon will begin to cross the face of the Sun at 15:42 UTC...

15:42 UTC: Partial eclipse begins. A partial eclipse occurs when the moon, sun and Earth don't perfectly align and only the outer shadow of the moon's shadow is cast on the Earth.
16:50 UTC: Annular eclipse begins. An annular eclipse describes the moment the moon passes between the Earth and sun, creating the illusion of a thin ring of sunlight around the moon.
18:45 UTC: Maximum eclipse beings. This happens when the moon completely covers the face of the sun.
20:39 UTC: Annular eclipse ends
21:47: Partial eclipse ends
15:42 UTC is 6:42 PM in Jerusalem.

On October 2nd, the sun will go down at 6:22 PM in Israel, and that is precisely when the festival of Rosh Hashanah will start.

So when this eclipse begins, the festival of Rosh Hashanah will have just commenced.

During the fall festivals last year, the current war in the Middle East began when Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023.

Will something unusual also happen during the fall festivals this year?

We will just have to wait and see what happens.

Unlike the "Great American Eclipse of 2024", the eclipse on October 2nd will not be visible in the continental United States.

According to Forbes, the best place to view it will be on Easter Island...

The place to be for that will be Easter Island, also called Rapa Nui, where eclipse-hunters will hope for clear skies while touring the mysterious stone monolithic human figures called moai that date from the thirteenth century.


Many people out there are entirely convinced that the solar eclipses of 2024 are just completely random events that have no significance whatsoever.

And I can certainly understand why they would choose to see things that way.

But Jesus did specifically warn us that "there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars" in the last days, and in order to have a solar eclipse the sun and the moon must both be involved.

Here in 2024, we have already witnessed a solar eclipse on the very first day of the very first month on the Biblical calendar, and now we are going to witness a solar eclipse on the very first day of the seventh month on the Biblical calendar which is considered to be "the Jewish New Year".

If that is just a coincidence, it is a really, really bizarre one.

Could it be possible that someone is trying to get our attention?

Could it be possible that this year is being "marked" for some reason?

My regular readers already know how I feel, because I have been writing about this stuff for a long time.

In Genesis chapter 1, God specifically stated that one of the reasons why He was creating the sun and the moon was because He planned to use them as "signs".

We have seen this all throughout history, and now I am convinced that this year on His calendar is being "marked" for a purpose.

So buckle up and hold on tight, because I have a feeling that the chaos that we have seen so far will be nothing compared to the chaos that is coming.

Originally published at The Economic Collapse Blog




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