If the moon blocking the sun isn’t what causes the eclipse; then what the fuck does?
Cause it ain’t the moon. 

We are no different than the Mayans. We have no idea what’s going on. The priest class does though. 
Some poor cows are going to suffer as part of some ritual. Why not toss some babies in a fire as well?
Don’t Jews also beat chickens to death while laughing?  Special place in hell for those that do harm like that.  Very special place.