The ancient Hindu spiritual text Rig Veda mentions a total solar eclipse that occurred roughly 6,000 years ago. Researchers say this is the oldest known reference to an eclipse in history.

Astronomers examining the Rig Veda, an ancient Hindu text, identified references to a total solar eclipse dating back approximately 6,000 years, making it the oldest known mention of an eclipse.

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