Scientists say Titanic fate may have been written in the stars

The fate of the Titanic may have been written in the heavens due to an astonishing set of celestial coincidences, according to a new theory.

Scientists say Titanic fate may have been written in the stars

The fate of the Titanic may have been written in the heavens due to an astonishing set of celestial coincidences, according to a new theory.

A rare conjunction of the Moon and Sun caused icebergs to be swept into the path of the doomed liner, scientists believe.

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