Rare lunar event to shed light on Stonehenge’s links to the moon

A major lunar standstill, which takes place every 18.6 years, will help academics to explore theories about Stonehenge. Photograph: Eyebyte/Alamy

The rising and setting of the sun at Stonehenge, especially during the summer and winter solstices, continues to evoke joy, fascination and religious devotion.

Now a project has been launched to delve into the lesser understood links that may exist between the monument and the moon during a rare lunar event.