In 1504, Christopher Columbus used a predicted lunar eclipse to gain the upper hand while stranded in Jamaica. According to his son Ferdinand, Columbus knew a total lunar eclipse was coming and used the blood-red Moon to convince the local Taíno people that God was angry and persuade them to provide food for his starving crew.
The March 1504 lunar eclipse really happened, and Columbus had access to astronomical tables that allowed him to predict it.
Discover the fascinating story of Christopher Columbus, the 1504 lunar eclipse, astronomy, and the dramatic encounter in Jamaica.
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