Did the Sun Go Dark Last Night?

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The discussion revolves around claims that the Sun went dark for a brief period last night. Participants explore the validity of this assertion, questioning its origins and implications, while considering various explanations and experiences related to light levels during that time.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the credibility of the claim, with one asking where the information originated.
  • One participant humorously suggests that if enough smoke were blown, the Sun would indeed go dark.
  • A participant reports personal experience of insufficient light to determine if the Sun was dark.
  • Another participant asserts that the Sun was definitely dark in their location.
  • One participant describes a peculiar experience resembling a coma, suggesting a possible connection to the Sun's light levels.
  • There is mention of a YouTube source discussing the phenomenon, though its reliability is questioned.
  • Concerns are raised about missing footage in a video, leading to skepticism about the claim's authenticity.
  • Participants humorously attribute the phenomenon to swamp gas, Venus, or solar eclipses.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views, with no consensus on whether the Sun actually went dark. Some dismiss the claim outright, while others share personal experiences that suggest varying perceptions of light levels.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference videos and personal experiences, but there is uncertainty regarding the accuracy of the claims and the reliability of the sources mentioned.

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I've been reading this evening that the Sun went Dark last night for just about a min. Is this true or are people just blowing smoke?
 
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1. Where did you read this?
2. No, it isn't true.
 
I guess if people blew enough smoke the sun would indeed go dark.
 
I was at work (outside) last night and all I can say is that there wasn't enough light for me to tell.
 
The sun was definitely dark here last night.
 
I think it might have. I found myself in some kind of strange coma last night, where I couldn't move or see and hear anything. When I finally came out of it, the sun was back! They must be related somehow...
 
Just sacrifice a mayan and no worries.
 
There is a guy on youtube that has been posting a lot about it. Ya I know youtube




 
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I thought that was called night? It happens every day, unless you are in the extreme north or extreme south.

In all seriousness according to the second video there's half an hour of the image missing, it looks edited just from that, so I'll happily call shenanigans.
 
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Vagn said:
I thought that was called night? It happens every day, unless you are in the extreme north or extreme south.

In all seriousness according to the second video there's half an hour of the image missing, it looks edited just from that, so I'll happily call shenanigans.

It happens every day? Are there any resources that say this? I would love to see them.
 
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ladykrimson said:
It happens every day? Are there any resources that say this? I would love to see them.

I meant night-time :-p Sorry for the confusion.
 
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Vagn said:
I meant night-time :-p Sorry for the confusion.

:smile:

So is there any explanation about this "sun goes dark" claim? I can't even see what they mean in the videos. To me, it looks like either photoshop work or a computer glitch.
 
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I blame swamp gas and Venus.
 
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I blame solar eclipses.
 

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