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Astronomers might say that’s a solar eclipse, but I bet Al Gore has a differant explanation.
It is a sure sign of the impending Motu Proprio.
It is a sure sign of the impending Motu Proprio.
… Or, perhaps an indication how dire the need is for it.
Best,
How far does the black hole penetrate into the Earth? Above what is it located?
That was the eclipse of Aug 1999. As usual it was cloudy in England