* Astronomy

The Battle of Stiklestad in 1030 is one of the most famous battles in the history of Norway.
According to Snorri Sturluson, the battle coincided with a nearly full solar eclipse, as reflected in the description of an ill-fated 'blooded red sun', which was interpreted as a certain omen of bad things to come. However, the solar eclipse took place at about 2:00 p.m. on August 31 that year, contrary to the traditional date of the battle on July 29.
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