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October 14, 1846
Southport Telegraph
Kenosha, Southport, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
M. Arago reads a paper before the French Academy of Science, concluding that the moon and comets have almost no influence on weather changes, dismissing meteorological predictions based on astronomy.
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"WET" AND "DRY" MOONS—In a paper recently read before the French Academy of Science M. Arago referred to the results of the investigations undertaken by the natural philosophers and astronomers, regarding the influence of the moon and of comets on the changes of the weather.—He said:
The results clearly show, in my opinion that the influences of both these bodies are almost insensible, and, therefore, that the prediction of the weather can never be a branch of astronomy, properly so called.—And yet our satellites and comets have, at all periods been considered as preponderating stars in meteorology.—[Bal. Post.
The results clearly show, in my opinion that the influences of both these bodies are almost insensible, and, therefore, that the prediction of the weather can never be a branch of astronomy, properly so called.—And yet our satellites and comets have, at all periods been considered as preponderating stars in meteorology.—[Bal. Post.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Moon Influence
Comets Weather
Arago Paper
Astronomy Meteorology
What entities or persons were involved?
M. Arago
Where did it happen?
French Academy Of Science
Story Details
Key Persons
M. Arago
Location
French Academy Of Science
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
M. Arago discusses investigations showing negligible influence of moon and comets on weather, arguing weather prediction is not part of astronomy despite historical beliefs.