"In the time of an eclipse of the moon or the sun, the influence of these bodies changes the nature of the air and waters of the sea, so that creatures become restless and strange in their behavior. During such times, people often feel uneasy or sickly, and great storms may rise. The wise say that eclipses mark great changes in the world — the fall of kings, the death of nobles, or the shifting of lands.Therefore, it is good to know the causes of such eclipses, so that one might better understand the signs of the heavens and the works of God. For the moon, in passing through the shadow of the earth, darkens the sun’s bright face, and thus we behold an eclipse — a wonder of nature and a token of divine mystery."
