On December 10th, around noon, a phenomenon of three suns simultaneously appearing in the sky suddenly occurred in Beijing, sparking discussion and speculation.
Online videos showed a hazy sky with a large sun in the middle surrounded by a halo, and two “small suns” on either side. Reports from netizens indicated that the phenomenon was not limited to Beijing but also appeared in cities like Qingdao and Tianjin.
Ancient Chinese texts such as the “Record of Xiaojing” state, “If three suns appear together, the ruler of the country will lose his position. If people in the imperial palace meet with disaster, it foretells the decline of the ruler.” The “Prediction of Jingzhou” further elaborates on the implications of three suns appearing, suggesting calamities such as the destruction of feudal lords, land becoming desolate, and massive flooding.
History has recorded instances where such omens manifested. In 317 AD, three suns were reported to have appeared in the sky along with a rainbow piercing through the sun. Three months later, the Western Jin dynasty fell, giving rise to the Eastern Jin dynasty. This event marked a division of power in the country, with the Eastern Jin in the south, Former Qin in the north, and the Xiongnu in the northwest, fulfilling the prophecy of a divided realm coinciding with the appearance of three suns.
The video of the “three suns phenomenon” has sparked heated discussions on social media platforms in mainland China.
Some netizens commented, “There cannot be two suns in the sky, let alone three.” Others expressed ominous feelings, saying, “This is a sign, a change is coming!”
“The three suns are vying for brilliance! The grand competition among heroes is about to unfold! A tripod of power is forming. The division of the realm is imminent.”
“It’s happening! An extraordinary event is descending upon us! This gives hope to the common people.”