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Five monks in Canterbury, England, observe an unusual phenomenon on the moon described by them as a "flaming torch" springing up from the split, spewing out fire, hot coals, and sparks. They also said the Moon's body below the division "writhed" and "throbbed like a wounded snake" Their unusual observation has sparked scientific debate for centuries. The most plausible scientific explanation is that they observed a meteor exploding in Earth's atmosphere that, from their specific location, appeared to be affecting the moon. This interpretation aligns with the lack of evidence for a major lunar impact at that time and the nature of the monks' description. More