The Mark on the Moon shifted its position (Part 25 of the Mahabharata series)

In Part 25 of the Mahabharata series, the 4th nimitta of Karṇa is discussed, focusing on the mark on the moon that had shifted its position. Most researchers interpret this as a lunar eclipse, linking it to "Triple eclipses". I highlight the absurdity of this claim by examining the versions of three researchers (3067 BCE and 3162 BCE).

Further analysis points to a probable region on the lunar surface where a mark was seen. This aligns with the recent discovery of the Second Moon (2024 PT5), a lunar ejecta matching Apollo 14 samples from the Moon's Highland region. This is likely the same location where Karṇa and Vyāsa noticed a sudden mark on Kārttika Pūṣya night.

Vyāsa's reported Dhūmaketu likely hit the Moon, visible as a mark on the plain region of the lunar disc

Karana -tithi jumped (Part 24 of the Mahabharata Series)

In the 24th part of the Mahabharata series, Karna tells Krishna the 3rd nimitta (omen). He mentions that Gara Karana, one of the five angas of Panchanga, is afflicting Chitra Nakshatra. This implies a shift in tithi (lunar day), suggesting Amavasya would occur on the 5th day from their conversation (which is in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra).

However, Krishna replies that Amavasya would occur on the 7th day from then, in Jyeshta nakshatra.

This anomaly is echoed by Vyasa, who notes the Moon "transgressed" Chitra. The word "transgressed" implies unusual lunar movement.

The explanation: Karna's prediction placed Amavasya earlier than expected, based on the Moon's phases.