Sept. 16, 1999 - Dr. Matt Genge, a scientist from London's Natural History Museum warns that a small but deadly comet or meteor could crash into the Earth at any time, killing millions of people.
- He identifies comets between just 50 to 100 metres wide
as the most terrifyingly destructive, with massive heat
and shock waves burning people and crushing buildings.
Dr Genge explains that whilst meteors bigger than two
kilometres could wipe out humanity, these hits are
expected only once every million years or so.
Source: BBC News
Europe, Asia prepare for solar eclipse
Aug. 10, 1999 - The last total eclipse of the Sun this millennium will take place tomorrow (tonight by US time) , Wednesday, Aug. 11, and will be seen by millions in Europe and Asia. The Moon will cut off at least part of the Sun's light for approximately 1 1/2 hours, and will block it totally for about 2 minutes.
- The shadow projected by the moon, moving at about 2,000 mph (3,218
kilometers per hour), will make landfall in Cornwall, England, shortly
before 10 a.m. local time. It will continue over central Europe, the
Middle East and, after crossing India, will end over the Bay of Bengal.
Source: Virtual News
See also: BBC Eclipse Total Coverage
Comet Lee visible in July
NASA picture and explanation of April 27:
- Another large snowball is falling toward the Sun. Comet Lee was discovered two
weeks ago by Steve Lee (AAO) in Australia, and is expected to brighten as it approaches the
inner Solar System. Comet Lee is not expected to become a naked-eye object, though, with
recent projections guessing it will peak at magnitude 7 in July.
NASA does not expect this comet to come close to Earth's orbit, but The Millennium Group presents a controversial view that it's course is unpredictable and may affect the Earth.
Giant meteor explodes over New Zealand
July 8, 1999 - A meteor, possibly the size of a locomotive exploded over New Zealand. Eyewitnesses said it was as bright as the sun, with a long tail. It left a plume of bluish smoke which covered hundreds of square miles. Falling debris from the meteor started a forest fire near Napier, on the east coast.
Source:Electronic Telegraph
Close shave with asteroid
June 16, 1999 - A newly-discovered asteroid, 1999 AN10, could miss the Earth by only 1/10th of the distance between the Earth and the Moon in the year 2027, and the gravitational pull of the Earth could change its path enough that it would colide with us on its return in 2039.
- Astronomers stress that a collision is only one of a
range of possibilities for this kilometre-wide chunk of
rock. If it did strike, it would cause continent-wide
devastation and alter the Earth's climate.
Source: BBC News
Astronomers perplexed by star's weird behavior
June 3, 1999 -Eta Carinae, once one of the brightest stars in the Southern night sky was the object of attention about 150 years ago (1840's) when it was observed to erupt with a massive outflow of energy, dust and gas. It then dimmed for decades, but now astronomers say they have detected a doubling and tripling of energy, mostly in invisible light. There is no scientific explanation for why this is happening. Kris Davidson, a University of Minnesota astrophysicist, commented, "Occasionally something happens in astronomy that is so bewildering that it makes astronomers nervous, This is weird. We don't understand."
A mile-wide asteroid could collide with earth in 40 years
Wed Apr 14 , 1999 -- A mile-wide asteroid (called 1999 AN10) that could collide with the Earth in the year 2039
- . If it did, the
devastation would be continent-wide, with massive global effects for
decades. Hundreds of millions of people would die and many animal
species would be wiped out.
Source:Weekend News Today
Solar System Discovered With More Than One Planet
April 15 - The first system of planets around a normal star other than our Sun has been discovered. Source:NASA- Astronomy Picture Of The Day
The Day The Sun Turns Black
Solar Eclipse Due Nov. 11, 1999 - Electronic Telegraph
Invest To Avert Armageddon
Mar. 3, 1999 - In the UK, Lembit Opik is earning for himself the title "Nostradamus of Parliament" by urging the government to invest a billion Pounds per year in research to find and try to divert asteroids which may threaten the earth. He calls it a "very serious threat."
Source: BBC News
Iridium Reflections Give Surprise Light Show
Feb. 16, 1999 - An unexpected source of "light pollution" is caused by Motorolla's Iridium low-orbit satellite system. The 66 satelites effectively link the entire earth for communications. Periodically a brilliant flare is reflected to various parts of the earth as each satellite reaches the point where its main solar panel acts like a perfect mirror.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Europe's Biggest Smash Hit
Feb. 15, 1999 - New discovery of an ancient catastrophic meteor impact in the Bering Sea. Source: BBC
Once-In-A-Millennium Event In The Sky
May 14, 1998 - An extremely rare passing of the Moon in front of both Venus and Jupiter has been recorded. Such an event has not been visible since 567 A.D., and it is not known whether it was witnessed by anyone at that time.
Greatest Explosion Ever Observed In The Universe
May 7, 1998 - Information has been released about a cosmic explosion detected by Gamma Ray measurements last December. The article states, "Some estimates suggest that in a few seconds the burster released the equivalent energy of several hundred supernovae (exploding stars)." This explosion is so extreme that it challenges conventional theories.
Heaven's Gate - One Year Later
Mar. 26, 1998
See the original information from one year ago.
NASA: Asteroid to miss Earth by a wide margin
Mar 12, 1998 - NASA has pulled out some 9 year old pictures showing the position of the asteroid (reported yesterday) when it was first visible, and has recalculated it's course to show that it will miss the Earth by 600,000 miles. (Source: CNN Interactive)
Two coming Hollywood productions about asteroids:
Deep Impact - Dreamworks SKG - Paramount
Armageddon - Touchstone
Mile-wide asteroid on course for near-miss with Earth
Mar. 11, 1998 - Astronomers are calling this asteroid "the most dangerous one we've found so far." It is due to come close to Earth in 2028, missing us by only 30,000 miles. There is a wide margin of error in their calculations (180,000 miles) so, even though there is only a small chance of a collision, there is real concern about the possibility. If this asteroid should hit the Earth it would have the force of 2 million atomic bombs! (Source: CNN Interactive) Note: later reports indicate it will miss Earth by 600,000 miles.
The Tunguska EventVisit this Russian site about the 1908 collision.
A Near miss in 1989!
In Russel Chandler's book, Doomsday, he reported that "On March 23, 1989, a half-mile-wide asteroid flew through Earth's path at forty-six thousand miles an hour. Nobody saw it coming. A scientific team convened by Congress a year later noted that 'the Earth had been at that point only six hours earlier.'" (Russell Chandler, Doomsday: The End of the World --A View through Time, Copyright 1993: Ann Arbor, Michigan: Servant Publications, p. 130)
Scientists stunned to learn universe may be accelerating
Feb. 27, 1998 - Astronomers are discovering that the Universe seems to be expanding faster than it used to. This would contradict the accepted view that it is slowing down after a "Big Bang." They may have to postulate a fifth force to explain the phenomenon. Einstein had once thought there was such a force, but retracted it as his "greatest blunder."
Composite Picture of Solar Eclipse
Feb. 27, 1998 - Fascinating pictures from yesterday's eclipse.
Planets Line Up Like String Of Pearls
Dec. 4, 1997 - See the diagram of a most unusual configuration of the planets which can be seen in the Southwestern sky at dusk. Five planets which may be seen with the naked eye, and three others which may be seen with telescopes are all lined up like a string of pearls.
Largest Known Star - 10 million times brighter than our Sun!
10/7/97 - Latest Hubble Telescope pictures of the Pistol Nebula reveal the massive star. In an official press release, they say it is big enough to fill the diameter of Earth's orbit, and that it unleashes as much energy in six seconds as our Sun does in one year!
Air Force Report Denies UFO's at Roswell
June 24, 1997 - "The Roswell Report: Case Closed" states that the recovered parts were from a test balloon, and the "aliens" were anthropomorphic test dummies.
June 24, 1997 - In an Associated Press article by Robert Burns, posted on AOL news, Deon Crosby, director of The International UFO Museum and Research Center, Roswell claims that the report "raised more questions than it answered."
Gallup Poll indicates strong belief in UFOs
In September 1996 approximately 50% of the people polled stated that they believed in the reality of UFOs.
UFOs and Aliens: A Christian Perspective
-
- Chuck Missler has devoted a section of his award-winning Koinonia House site to this topic.
- See notes below for more on the possibility that UFO sightings are demonic deceptions.
Weird Weather
April 25, 1997 - The disasterous flooding in Grand Forks, North Dakota is just the latest in a long series of radical weather changes in recent years. In Luke 21:11, Jesus spoke of great signs from heaven in the Last Days. In verse 25 He added, "There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea."
"Weather Modification" by Steven Wright is taken from his book, Weather Modification & UFO's. He shows that every year, since 1988, not only in America, but worldwide, we have broken all-time records of natural disasters. He says, "World record weather patterns changed so much in 1988 that Time magazine's cover story the week of January 2, 1989 read, 'EARTH: Planet of the Year.'" He goes on to show that that 11 out of the 12 worst natural disasters in America have happened since 1989.
What is the liklihood that these changes are just a natural cycle? He shows that they are more likely supernatural, or possibly even caused by human experimentation!
Solar Flare Could Cause DisruptionApril 9, 1997 - In reports from Reuters and Associated Press, a "moderate" solar flare sent billions of tons of charged helium and hydrogen toward the Earth at nearly 2 million miles per hour. No serious problems are expected, but this flare is the first one photographed by the SOHO sattelite which shows the giant tidal wave on the Sun caused by a solar flare.
The sun has an 11 year cycle of activity which will reach it's maximum in four years. The AP article cited David Speich (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), who said that when it reaches this "solar max" there are several flares each day that are ten times as big as this one, and once every 2 to 4 days there will be one 100 times as big!
The Earth is shielded by our magnetic field from most of the damage from these Sun storms cause. Severe storms can destroy sattelites, disrupt radio/television communications, and overload power distribution systems. A solar storm did cause major disturbances on the North American power system on March 13, 1989. Power was knocked out across Quebec, and the power grid serving the U.S. Northwest was nearly brought down.
- More information about Solar Flares:
- NASA - Current Solar Images
Worst Mass Suicide in US History Tied To Hale-Bopp Comet and UFO Belief
March 27, 1997 - The nation was shocked this morning by the news that 39 people, mostly young computer professionals of the "Higher Source" website development group, had apparently committed suicide in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Early reports claim that their motivation was a desire to join a UFO travelling with Comet Hale-Bopp.
If bright young people can be so deceived, imagine what lies Antichrist can get people to believe after the Rapture!
- Hale-Bopp - The Brightest Comet of Our Century
- Higher Source
- Heaven's Gate
- Visit the websites of these talented programers.
- See information about "Do" (Marshall Applewhite) in our False Christ's section.
Related information:
- The Heaven's Gate Cult
- This is Hank Hanagraaf's (Christian Research Institute) explanation of this cult, which his organization has tracked for many years.
- The Registration
- Our fictional account of future events. See how UFOs might be used to explain "The Disappearance" of Christians at the Rapture.
- "The Present Day UFO-Alien Abduction Phenomenon as interpreted from a Biblical Precedent."
- J. Timothy Unruh shows that UFO sightings, which occur somewhere on Earth about once every three minutes, are most likely demonic apparitions. He relates it to the theory, held by many, that the "Nephalim" of Genesis 6 were produced by fallen angels. The online edition of this book was posted January 15, 1997. It is part of the Lambert Dolphin's Resource Files.
If you don't have time for the whole book, you might want to at least read Chapter 4. Extraterrestrial Life: Analyzing a Mysterious Project.
-
"The Great Disappearance"
- Dr. David R. Reagan is one of many prophecy teachers who see a connection between the current New Age teaching about extraterrestrial influences on Earth, UFO sightings, and the need to "cleanse" the planet of narrow-minded Christians.
- "This generation is willing to believe anything."
- In this transcript of their November 17, 1996 television broadcast, the Lalonde brothers explain that, because of Star Wars, Jurrasic Park, and other popular portrayals of scientific future, the lines between reality and fantasy have been blurred. Peter Lalonde says, "Suddenly we are ready to believe anything is possible. Maybe people will be able to believe after the rapture takes place that these people have been beamed up on transporter beams intoUFOs above the Earth. The point is: this generation is willing to believe anything."
- The Spirit Of Babylon At Heaven's Gate
- This illustrated article from The Jeremiah Project shows that the Heaven's Gate cult is just a continuation of a very long line of false teachings and false messiahs.
- |
Planetary Violence In Human History
Lots of information here about past catastrophies on Earth, and about the threat to our future.
What is the significance of Comet Hale-Bopp?
- Just The Facts
-
JPL's Comet Homepage
- The Comet Hale-
Bopp Homepage
-
NEAT - Near Earth Asteroid Tracking
- This JPL site gives current information
about asteroids, comets, and other objects sighted near Earth.
It is pretty technical.
- Speculation
Comet and UFO tied to Mass Suicide
- See the story about the "Higher Source" suicide above.
Parascope Article
"At Forty-Five Degrees, The Sky Will Burn"
-
Other objects with Hale-Bopp?
-
- Insight from Prophecy Sites
- What Is
The Truth?
- Gary D. Godwin's thought-provoking article, in which he shows
how large this comet may be, and raises the question of
another government cover-up.
- .
Near Miss by a Meteor and Solar Eclipse in 1999
- Van Impe's Intelligence Briefing of Aug. 1996 gives information on a huge meteor that came very close to Earth in May, 1996 with only 5 days warning. There is also news of a total Solar eclipse which will be seen in parts of Europe on Aug. 11, 1999.
- The Watcher: UFOs Antichrist And Antichrist
- The Angelic Conspiracy & End Times Deception
Search Christian Databases
Global Christian Network
Goshen
Christianity.Net
In the actual software package, many key words would appear as colored hyperlinks to other articles. These links are not shown here.
Terrors in the Heavens
A great amount of attention is focused on the skies in our times. There are several reasons for this. Scientific advances in observation technologies have allowed us to learn much more about our space neighbors. We now know much more about the existence and orbits of small objects which could come near, or even strike the Earth.
Our own ventures into space are a second major reason for this interest. In our generation we have placed so many objects into orbit above us that it is almost impossible to track all of the functioning and non-functioning satellites.
Asteroids
About 5,000 asteroids are known to exist, and it is believed that there are as many as 30,000 of them in our Solar System. 1600 of these are watched carefully. Most of them are controlled by Jupiter. About 40 of them are known to intersect the Earth's orbit ("Asteroid", New Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia)
The Asteroid belt, where most of them are found is between Mars and Jupiter.
In 1937 the asteroid Hermes came very close to earth. It passed within 500,000 miles, only twice the distance between the Earth the Moon. This is a "near miss." Our gravitational pull can affect something coming this close.
In 1989 an asteroid that was 5 miles in diameter came dangerously close. It will pass again some time after the turn of the century. (Educational News TV., Aug. '89)
Some asteroids we know about are:
- Ceres - largest known - 488 miles diameter
- Pallas - 379 miles diameter
- Vesta - 336 miles diameter
- Junu - 120 miles diameter
- Icarus - 1 mile diameter: a "small flying mountain."
In the Book of Revelation one often reads about a "falling star." The Greek word for star is aster. ( Like "Esther" and "asteroid.")
Scientists have often suggested that an earlier collision with an asteroid may have caused mass extinctions and the onset of an ice age. However, a literal interpretation of the Book of Genesis would suggest these events were caused by the great flood of Noah's days.
Meteors and Meteorites
These are "Boulder-sized" asteroids. The largest one discovered was about 70 tons. They are often called "shooting stars," since they leave bright streaks in the atmosphere as they burn up. Those that do not completely burn up before hitting the earth are called meteorites.
One hit Arizona in prehistoric times causing a crater 4100 feet across & 600 feet deep! About 500 of them strike the earth each year. About 120 impact sites are known. ("Meteor and Meteorite", New Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia)
Comets
We hear of comets occasionally, such as Halley's Comet and the Swift Tuttle Comet.
In 1994, Shoemaker-Levey 9, a comet with 21 fragments collided with Jupiter from July 16 through 22. The speed of this "comet train" was 37 miles per second (133,200 mph). This is 60 times speed of a bullet! At this speed, one could go from New York. to Los Angeles. in 1 minute and 22 seconds. The first chunk of this comet hit Jupiter with a force of perhaps a million hydrogen bombs. It was photographed by powerful telescopes on earth which showed that it caused a mushroom cloud of gas nearly 1000 miles into space, and left a dark splotch, half the size of Earth. ( Time Magazine, 7/25/94 - p. 57)
The combined size of the 21 pieces was between 1/2 mi. and 2 1/2 mi. in diameter. The combined energy could be 20 million megatons (compare the largest bomb ever made: Soviet's 58 megaton)! This total impact is (greater than the combined force of all nuclear devices ever made.
One writer said that such a comet train hitting the Earth could incinerate whole countries and produce a dust cloud that would bring on nuclear winter. It would kill millions, or perhaps billions, of people. (Time Magazine, 5/23/94 - p. 61)
In 1908 a comet in Siberia flattened the surrounding forests for 40 miles, and could be felt more than 100 miles away. Pressure waves from this event were recorded in London.
See features of The Prophecy Puzzle, Bible study software for prophecy students.
Last Updated: 8/20/2002
Email us
Copyright © 1997-- by Ron Graff. All rights reserved.
for Treasury of Scripture,