WHEN THE MOON FALLS DOWN.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4892, 18 September 1901, Page 4

WHEN THE MOON FALLS DOWN.

It is not likely to happen just yet awhile, but many astronomers are prepared for the, fall of the moon at a distant date. It is probable that eventually the moon will be' drawn well within the sphere of attraction of the earth. At present she is just far enough off to be kept in tow, so to speak, and to whirl round aud round us as well as spin herself. But when the inevitable time comes, and she is drawn far into the afct'action radius, she is likely to be pulled right down and fall on to the earth, for her attraction is, of course, much weaker than ours. She is more in danger of this at one time than another, and the danger is increasing gradually but surely. It may be ten or fifteen thousand years yet, but when she does fall there will be certainly a terrific bump, and the whole system of the earth will be badly jolted. It is calculated that, taking the most dangerous epoch of the year into consideration and her consequent position, she is likely to fall on the north eastern part of Europe, and will entirely wipe Bussia and Q-ermany trom the map. Tidal-waves and all sorts of horrors will occur, and the fallen moon will probably break up. The entire climate of the world will be altered, and will probably be more or less improved, according to the scientists.