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Did the sun really dance at Fatima?

Friday, November 4th, 2016

It is claimed the miracle of the dancing sun at Fatima was seen by 70,000 people on October 13th 1917.

Some dispute the number, but there was certainly a very large crowd. Look at photograph of the crowd.

View photograph of the event

Read an eye witness account

Many attempts have been made to explain what happened

Here are ten “scientific” explanations for what happened.

View photograph of the event

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