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Black Munday: or, A full and exact description of that great and terrible eclipse of the sun which will happen on the 29. day of March 1652 : beginning 48. minutes after 8. a clock in the forenoon, and ending 17. minutes after 11. in which time the sun will be almost totally darkened (as at the passion of our Savior) and the stars appear in the firmament in the day time. Also as astrologicall conjecture of the terrible effects that will probably follow thereupon, according to the judgment of the best astrologers: it threatens the fall of some famous kings or princes, and men in authority malice, hatred, uncharitablenesse, cruell wars and bloodshed, house-burnings, great robberies, thefts, plundering and pillaging, rapes, depopulation, violent and unexpected deaths, famine, plague, &c.
Date: 1652- Books
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The year of wonders: or, the glorious rising of the fifth monarch : shewing the greatness of the that free-born prince, who shall reign and govern; and what shall happen upon his coronation deduced from the eclipse of the sun, March 29. 1652. Together with the effects thereof; and a prophecie touching the change of this present government, in 1653; the manner thereof, the great wars that shall ensue, the time prefixed for their continuance, and afterwards an everlasting peace to be established; also, a description of the strange sights that will be seen in the air on Munday next; (at which time there will be a great darkness for the space of 3 hours) predicting, a woful calamity for London; and many prove headless for their rebelion: the murthering of the K. of France; and the great things that will befal the K. of Scots: the hanging of the great Turk in a Bow-string; and the stabbing of the Pope of Rome by an English-man. With many other remarkable predictions (never before published) touching the running of the streets with bloud, and burning whole cities, towns, and villages.
Yeamans, IsabelDate: 1652- Books
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Astronomical tables and precepts, for calculating the true times of new and full moons, and shewing the method of projecting eclipses, from the creation of the world to A.D. 7800. To which is prefixed, a short theory of the solar and lunar motions. By James Ferguson.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Books
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An astrological discourse vpon the great and notable coniunction of the tvvo superiour planets, Saturne & Iupiter, which shall happen the 28. day of April, 1583 : With a briefe declaration of the effects, which the late eclipse of the sunne 1582 is yet hereafter to worke. / Written newly by Richard Harvey: partly to supplie that is wanting in com[m]on prognostications: and partly by praediction of mischiefes ensuing, either to breed some endeuour of preue[n]tion by foresight, so farre as lieth in vs: or at leastwise, to arme vs with pacience beforehand.
Harvey, Richard, 1560-1623?Date: Anno Domini. 1583- Books
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Black Munday turn'd white: or, the astrologers knavery epitomized : Being an answer to the great prognosticks, and gross predictions of Mr. Lillie, Mr. Culpeper, and the rest of the society of astrologers, concerning the eclipse of the sun, on Munday last, which (according to their calculation) should have produced an Egyptian darkness, and the greatest that hath been seen in this latter age. Also, a description of the glorious effects, and happy times, that are to proceed from the two famous luminaries of the sun and moon, upon the aforesaid eclipse; prophetically deduced from the wonderful despensations of that divine power, who drew back the clouds like a curtain, and caused the sun to shew its pleasant beams, to the memorable confutations of these great astrologers.
Date: 1652- Books
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The description and use of the astronomical rotula. Shewing The Change and Age of the Moon, the Motions and Places of the Sun, Moon, and Nodes in the Ecliptic; with the Times and Phases of all the Solar and Lunar Eclipses. By James Ferguson, F.R.S.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCLXXV. [1775]- Books
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An astrological discourse vpon the great and notable coniunction of the tvvo superiour planets, Saturne & Iupiter, which shall happen the 28. day of April, 1583 : With a briefe declaration of the effects, which the late eclipse of the sunne 1582 is yet hereafter to worke. / Written newly by Richard Harvey: partly to supplie that is wanting in cõmon prognostications: and partly by prædiction of mischiefes ensuing, either to breed some endeuour of preuẽtion by foresight, so farre as lieth in vs: or at leastwise, to arme vs with pacience beforehand.
Harvey, Richard, 1560-1623?Date: [Anno Domini 1583]- Books
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An astrological discourse vpon the great and notable coniunction of the tvvo superiour planets, Saturne & Iupiter, which shall happen the 28 day of April, 1583 : with a briefe declaration of the effectes, which the late eclipse of the sunne 1582, is yet heerafter to woorke / written newly by Richard Harvey, partely to supplie what is wanting in com[m]on prognostications, and partely by pædiction of mischiefes ensuing, either to breed some endeuour of preuention by foresight, so farre as lyeth in vs, or at leastwise, to arme vs with pacience beforehande.
Harvey, Richard, 1560-1623?Date: Anno Domini 1583- Books
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An astrological discourse vpon the great and notable coniunction of the tvvo superiour planets, Saturne & Iupiter, which shall happen the 28 day of April, 1583 : With a briefe declaration of the effectes, which the late eclipse of the sunne 1582. is yet heerafter to woorke. / Written newly by Richard Harvey: partely, to supplie that is wanting in cõmon prognostications: and partely by prædiction of mischiefes ensuing, either to breed some endeuour of preuention by foresight, so farre as lyeth in vs: or at leastwise, to arme vs with pacience beforehande.
Harvey, Richard, 1560-1623?Date: Anno Domini 1583- Books
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The Great concern or, Preparation for all Christian people against the 11th of May 1724. Wherein is shewn the great and wonderful works of God in the sad and dreadful Eclipse of the sun, which will be totally dark for the space of one hour and 8 minutes betwixt 5 and 6 afternoon [sic], the likeness of which has not been since the crucificion of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Recommended to the mind of the terrible day of doom, ...
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Philastrogus knavery epitomized, with a vindication of Mr. Culpeper, Mr. Lilly, and the rest of the students in that noble art, from all the false aspersions (of the malicious antagonists) cast upon them, about the great eclipse of the Sunne : Whereunto is annexed an epistle to all moderate spirited men, shewing the peoples great mistakes, and misunderstanding of the honest and ingenious artists, who spake truly, as is averred by this ensuing tractate. / Written by J.G. a lover of all ingenious arts and artists - Aprill the 5. 1652.
Gadbury, John, 1627-1704Date: Printed in the year, 1652- Books
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An astrological discourse vpon the great and notable coniunction of the tvvo superiour planets, Saturne & Iupiter, which shall happen the 28 day of April, 1583 : With a briefe declaration of the effectes, which the late eclipse of the sunne 1582. is yet heerafter to woorke. / Written newly by Richard Harvey: partely, to supplie that is wanting in co[m]mon prognostications: and partely by praediction of mischiefes ensuing, either to breed some endeuour of preuention by foresight, so farre as lyeth in vs: or at leastwise, to arme vs with pacience beforehande.
Harvey, Richard, 1560-1623?Date: Anno Domini. 1583..- Books
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Vox stellarum : or, the voice of the starres: being a short introduction to the judgement of eclipses, and the annuall revolutions of the world: wherein is handled astrologically, the ingresse of the sun into the tropick and æquinoctiall signes 1652. Together with the solar and two lunar eclipses in the same yeare, being a probable judgement of that years affairs in generall; whether plenty or scarcity, wars or peace, health or sicknes may be expected. By William Ramesey, gent. Student in astrology and physick.
Ramesey, William, 1627-1675 or 1676Date: 1652 [i.e. 1651]- Books
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News from the stars: or, An ephemeris for the year 1697 : With observations upon the eclipses, solar ingresses and configurations of heaven happening therein. Being the first since the bissextile, or leap-year. And from the creation of the world, according to the best of history, 5646 years. Wherein you have an account of many things about the heavenly bodies, and their portents in the same year. / By William Andrews.
Andrews, William, approximately 1635-1713Date: 1697- Books
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News from the stars: or, An ephemeris for the year 1697 : With observations upon the eclipses, solar ingresses and configurations of heaven happening therein. Being the first since the bissextile, or leap-year. And from the creation of the world, according to the best of history, 5646 years. Wherein you have an account of many things about the heavenly bodies, and their portents in the same year. / By William Andrews.
Andrews, William, approximately 1635-1713Date: 1697- Books
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The nature and construction of a solar eclipse explained and exemplified in that which will happen on April 1st, A.D. 1764. Containing, I. The geometrical construction of a general eclipse of the sun, exhibiting its phases and affections, by scale and compasses. II. The same by trigonometrical calculation. III. The construction and phases of a solar eclipse for any particular place, exemplified for the city of London. IV. Of the form and dimensions of the moon's dark shadow on the Earth's surface considered not as a sphere but as a spheroid. V. The method of exhibiting all the phases of a solar eclipse in the best manner, by a reflecting telescope, in a room not darkened. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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News from the stars, or, An ephemeris for the year 1697 : observations upon the eclipses, solar ingresses and configurations of heaven happening therein : being the first since the bissextile, or leap-year ... / by William Andrews.
Andrews, William, approximately 1635-1713Date: 1697- Books
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Nuncius cœlestis, or, Urania's messenger : Being a brief description and survey of the year of humane redemption, 1675. ... Being the third after bissextile, or leap-year ... Wherein is contained (besides the state of the year) the solar ingresses, various configurations, aspects, conjunctions, and diurnal motions of the planets: also an account of such eclipses that shall happen this year, together with useful tabes, and all other furniture that may conduce to the compleating such a work. Accommodated to the meridian of London, ... By Henry Coley native of the city (and University) of Oxford.
Coley, Henry, 1633-1704?Date: 1675- Books
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Cardanus Rider's sheet almanack, for the year of Our Lord God, 1787. Being the third after bissextile, or leap year. Common notes and moveable feasts in 1787. Dominical letter - - G golden Number - - - 2 cycle of the sun - - 4 epact - - - - - - 11 Roman indiction - - 5 shrove Sunday 18 Feb. Easter Day - 8 April. Whit Sunday - 27 May. Trinity Sunday 3 June. Advent Sunday 2 Dec. Venus will be a morning Star till the 18th of October, afterwards an evening Star to the year's end. Jupiter is an evening Star till May 24, then a morning Star till Dec. 13, and then an evening Star to the year's end. Six Eclipses will happen this year: I. Jan. 3, moon eclipsed, visible; from 10 at Night, till 35 m. past one in the morning of Jan. 4. II. Jan. 19, sun eclipsed, visible; from 54 m. past nine, till 12 m. past eleven morning. III. June 15, sun eclipsed, visible; from 12 m. past four, till 47 m. past five in the afternoon. IV. June 30, moon eclipsed, invisible; at one in the afternoon. V. Dec. 9, sun eclipsed, invisible; at a Quarter past four in the afternoon. VI. Dec. 24, moon eclipsed, visible; from 42 min. past one, till 32 min. past four in the afternoon.
Rider, Cardanus.Date: [1787]- Books
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A dreadfull prognostication : or an astrologicall prediction of severall contingencies incident to all Europe, drawn from the effects of severall celestiall configurations: but chiefly from the eclipse of the Moon Novermber 20. 1648. the solar eclipse and the two great lunar eclipses 1649. All which are exactly described, and astrologically handled. Also a generall prediction upon the affairs of the English Commonwealth 1649. ... With astrologicall judgements and observations concerning Italy, Rome, Turkie, Bohemia, Spain, France, (with Paris therein) Germany, Flanders, and several other cities and countries. Likewise, astrologicall observations upon the figure of the world in this years revolution and the several quarters thereof; ... By Vincent Wing, practitioner in the art mathematicall: and approved of by the best astrologers.
Wing, Vincent, 1619-1668Date: In the yeare 1649. [i.e. 1648]- Books
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The gentleman's and dealer's Cork almanack For the Year 1778, Being second after leap year, And the eighteenth year of King George III. Reign, Until the Twenty-Fifth of October, containing The Sun's Rising and Setting; Day Break; Eclipses; Moon's Age, Rising, Setting, and Southing; Lunations; Solar Ingresses; Terms; High Water at Cork; Bankers and Custom House Holidays; Several very Useful Tables; New Rates of Coaches and Chaises; A Correct List of the fairs in the Kingdom; Mathematical Questions; Enigmas; and Rebuses, for the Improvement of the Sciences; Calculated for the Meridian of the City of Cork, in Latitude 51- 49- North, and 9- 10- West Longitude, from the Royal Observatory, at Greenwich. By Patrick Aher, Philomath.
Aher, Patrick.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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Nuncius cœlestis, or, Urania's messenger : being a brief description and survey of the year of humane redemption, 1674. ... Being the second after bissextile, or leap-year. ... Wherein is contained (besides the state of the year the solar ingresses, various configurations, aspects, conjunctions, and diurnal motion of the planets) also an account of such eclipses that shall happen this year, together with useful tables, and all other furniture that may condduce to the completing such a work. Accomodated to the meridian of London, ... To which is added a rational discourse of the nature and effects of transits of the planets in a nativity. By Henry Coley Philomath.
Coley, Henry, 1633-1704?Date: 1674- Books
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Ephemeris, or, A diary astronomical, astrological, meteorological, for the year of our Lord MDCLXXXIV, it being the bissextile, or leap-year : with an account of the great solar eclipse, and something touching the triple conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter / by John Gadbury.
Gadbury, John, 1627-1704Date: 1684- Books
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Hemerologium astronomicum: or, A brief description and survey of the year of humane redemption, 1673 : Unto which is numbred from [blank] y. The Creation ... Wherein is contained (beside the state of the year) the solar ingresses, various configurations, aspects, conjunctions, and diurnal motion of the planets: also an account of such eclipses that shall happen this year. Together with useful tables, and all other furniture that may conduce to the compleating such a work. Accomodated to the meridian of London, ... Whereunto is added, a short discourse of the nature of directions in nativities, and their effects; from the learned Morinus. By Henry Coley, Philomath.
Coley, Henry, 1633-1704?Date: 1673- Books
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Uranoscopia Britannica., or, An almanack and prognostication for the yeare of Christ 1650 : and from the creation, 5643. and the second after bissextile or leapeyear or a prospective glasse wherein you may behold the state and condition thereof from the solar ingresses various configurations, aspects, conjunctions, planetary motions, as also the eclipses of the luminaryes and their effects astrologically handled. Calculated exactly for the meridian of the honourable & populous city of London. Whole [brace] latitude longitude is [brace] 51 24 deg. [brace] 32 20 minutes yet so composed that it will agree to any part of Great Brittaine / by John Booker.
Booker, John, 1603-1667Date: 1650