New Lands - C. Fort; 1923 - 20.1

New Lands - C. Fort; 1923 - 20.1

The video discusses a series of historical observations and communications attempted from the Moon between the early 1860s and 1867. It explores the intriguing phenomenon of lights observed on the Moon, suggesting that these might have been attempts by lunar inhabitants to communicate with Earth. Through various accounts of sightings, the video connects these phenomena to broader themes of interpretation, desire, and the human perception of extraterrestrial life. It posits that these attempts of communication might have been premature and were often met with cultural and scientific skepticism of the time.

Key Points:

Unusual lights observed on the Moon
In the early 1860s, meteorologists and astronomers began noting strange lights and phenomena on the Moon, characterized by blue and gray colors, that seemed to defy conventional explanations. These observations coincided with significant developments in Earth history, leading some to speculate that lunar inhabitants were attempting to communicate.

Signals and sightings linked to Mars
Throughout the mid-1860s, various astronomers, including Herbert Engel, documented bright spots and strange lights on both the Moon and Mars. These sightings led to theories regarding potential signals or communications between the two celestial bodies.

Theological implications of lunar observations
The video suggests a shift in how theologians and astronomers began interpreting these phenomena, proposing that they indicated some form of religious or spiritual communication from the Moon. This perspective reflects significant cultural ideas of the time regarding divinity and extraterrestrial life.

Geometric displays as communication
There were hypotheses that the inhabitants of the Moon might engage in organized geometric displays — patterns created using movement and light — as a means to catch the attention of Earthlings. This idea connects human practices of creating large public displays with the potential for extraterrestrial signals.

Historical context of observations
The findings discussed in the video are set against the backdrop of the 19th century, a time of significant scientific inquiry and exploration. Astronomers began making increasingly detailed observations of the Moon, often interpreting these through the ideological lenses of their time, which influenced their understanding of potential extraterrestrial interactions.