 Miracle of the Sun

The Miracle of the Sun (), also known as the Miracle of Fátima, is reported to have occurred on 13 October 1917, attended by a large crowd who had gathered in Fátima, Portugal, in response to a prophecy made by three shepherd children, Lúcia Santos and Francisco and Jacinta Marto.The prophecy was that the Virgin Mary (referred to as Our Lady of Fátima), would appear and perform miracles on that date.