L'Astronomia del Venerdi' Santo e l'ora della Sindone

TL;DR

This paper examines the astronomical phenomena associated with Good Friday, specifically the solar eclipse of April 3, 33 AD, and its implications for the timing of the Crucifixion and the appearance of the Shroud, integrating scientific and theological perspectives.

Contribution

It provides an astronomical analysis of the Good Friday eclipse and its correlation with biblical events, offering a multidisciplinary perspective on a historical religious date.

Findings

The eclipse of April 3, 33 AD, aligns with the biblical timeline of the Crucifixion.

The appearance of a third star after sunset supports the timing of Jesus' burial.

The study combines astronomical data with theological considerations to interpret historical events.

Abstract

The solar eclipse of Good Friday has always been recognized as a problem from the astronomical point of view. The date of Crucifixion has been investigated by many scholars and the most accredited one is friday 3 april 33, when, at sunset an eclipsed Moon rised. Few minutes later the apparition of a third star of medium magnitude stated the beginning of the sabbatical rest: before that time Jesus has been buried, wrapped into the shroud. All these topics are reviewed from an astronomical point of view with some theological considerations.