Black Noon: How Wildfires Darkened New England in 1780 @widelenz00
On May 19, 1780, New England’s sky turned an eerie yellow-copper—then went black by noon. Candles were lit, animals acted like it was night, and many feared Judgment Day. It wasn’t an eclipse. Scientists now believe massive wildfires in Canada sent thick smoke into the upper atmosphere, and weather patterns trapped it over New England, blotting out the sun. A chilling reminder: normal is fragile, and the world can change overnight.
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