Was Jesus Crucified During a Solar Eclipse?

Based on both the Bible and some scientific data, it might seem reasonable to think that a solar eclipse like the one millions of people will view on Aug. 21 occurred during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

A translation of the Gospel of Luke 23:44-45 in the New American Bible says so without qualification:

“It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun.”

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