Science rewrites Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'

A recent study reveals that Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' depicts the actual dawn of July 22, 1889, rather than being a product of imagination. Researchers used mathematical and astronomical methods to analyze the painting's celestial elements, confirming that the moon's phase and the alignment of stars correspond to that date. This challenges previous assumptions about the painting's timeline, suggesting it was created in July instead of June. The study also identifies the central star grouping as the Hyades cluster in Taurus, correcting earlier theories linking it to Aries. Historical climate data supports this timeline, indicating July's heat was more conducive to Van Gogh's work.