Miracle of the Sun

The Miracle of the Sun refers to an event that occurred on October 13, 1917, near Fatima, Portugal, where thousands witnessed what they reported as the sun appearing to dance in the sky. This event followed a series of apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children, who had claimed she gave them messages about prayer and penance. Many observers described the sun changing colors, rotating, and descending towards Earth, leading to various interpretations, including religious significance. The event has been analyzed both as a potential religious miracle and a psychological phenomenon related to mass hysteria.