The Mysterious Moon Event of 1178

What did the Canterbury monks report seeing on June 18, 1178?

• A lunar eclipse

• The crescent moon exploding

• A solar eclipse

• A comet passing by

Why was Jack Hartung's initial theory about an asteroid impact on the moon considered unlikely?

• The moon was not visible from Canterbury

• There were no other witnesses

• The monks were known to exaggerate

• There was no young crater on the moon

What would have been a consequence on Earth if the monks had witnessed an asteroid impact on the moon?

• A volcanic eruption

• A solar eclipse

• A tidal wave

• A meteor shower and blizzard

Which theory suggests the monks saw a meteorite explosion in Earth's atmosphere?

• The metaphor theory

• The drug-induced hallucination theory

• The meteorite explosion theory

• The alien visitation theory

What is one possible metaphorical explanation for the monks' account?

• A reference to a lunar eclipse

• A depiction of a natural disaster

• A metaphor for a major victory in the Crusades

• A description of a solar eclipse