The end of the world is coming and it will start in Illinois on Monday. That is according to some of the conspiracy theories running rampant about the coming solar eclipse.
an estimated 31.6 million people across America will be in the path of the biggest solar eclipse since 2017.
Scientists will be able to study its effects on layers of the atmosphere, but according to conspiracy theorists, it could also be the end of days.
The internet is running wild with some outlandish claims.
Signs from God
Republican congresswoman Majorie Taylor Greene says she thinks it is a sign from God that America needs to repent its sins.
Her post on X suggested New York’s recent earthquake combined with the eclipse were “strong signs”.
“I pray that our country listens,” she posted.
Her post, seen by more than eight million people, had a community note added to explain that earthquakes are common and solar eclipses are predicted well in advance.
But the ability to predict the eclipse plays into other conspiracy theories.
Nefarious plans
Right-wing commentator Alex Jones recently held an X Spaces event to discuss “what the globalists have planned for the imminent total solar eclipse”.
