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Tonight’s dazzle will be a rare sight but that won’t turn the sky into a crystal ball for anyone’s future
A rare cosmic convergence of a Perseid meteor shower, planetary alignment, and solar eclipse offers scientific awe, not superstition. The article debunks astrological claims of cosmic influence on human affairs, linking beliefs to psychological biases like the Barnum effect and confirmation bias. It advocates for rigorous scientific scrutiny of any cosmic effect claims, urging a quest for knowledge through testable hypotheses. The author stresses that while celestial displays are magnificent, science must lead the way in understanding them, rejecting patterns as explanations without causation.
LiveMint · Mint Editorial Board · Aug 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM