Nibiru cataclysm

Nibiru cataclysm

The Nibiru cataclysm is a supposed disastrous encounter between the Earth and a large planetary object, which certain groups believe will take place in the early 21st century. This doomsday event is often linked to the name Nibiru, a term from Babylonian astronomy sometimes associated with the god Marduk.

Origins

The idea of Nibiru as a planet was first proposed by Zecharia Sitchin, who claimed that ancient Sumerian texts described a planet called Nibiru orbiting the Sun every 3,600 years. Sitchin's work, however, has been widely criticized by scholars and scientists for its lack of evidence and misinterpretation of ancient texts.

Popularization

The concept gained significant attention in 1995 when Nancy Lieder, a self-described contactee, claimed that extraterrestrials from the Zeta Reticuli star system had warned her of a planet, which she called "Planet X" or Nibiru, that would pass by Earth and cause a pole shift. Lieder's predictions were initially set for 2003, but when nothing happened, the date was moved to 2012, coinciding with the 2012 phenomenon.

Scientific Rejection

The scientific community has consistently rejected the Nibiru cataclysm as pseudoscience. Astronomers point out that such a large object would have been easily detected by now if it were on a collision course with Earth. Additionally, the gravitational effects of such a planet would have noticeable impacts on the orbits of other planets in the Solar System.

Cultural Impact

Despite the lack of scientific evidence, the Nibiru cataclysm has had a significant impact on popular culture. It has been the subject of numerous books, documentaries, and internet discussions. The idea has also been linked to various conspiracy theories and has influenced the portrayal of doomsday scenarios in media.

See Also

• Planet X
• 2012 phenomenon
• Zecharia Sitchin
• Nancy Lieder
• Pole shift hypothesis
• Pseudoscience