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Are lunar calendars more common in civilizations at lower latitudes? (mander.xyz)
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Given that annual fluctuations in solar irradiation become less pronounced the closer you get to the equator, it might get less relevant to track time by referring to our position to the sun?

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[–] xiao@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago

Very interesting question.