Could the Vedic Planisphere Arrangement Be Universal?

"In the scientific modern astronomical cosmology could this occur to all observers?"—is excellent. The short answer is no, it could not. The arrangement described in the Vedic planisphere model is a geocentric phenomenon and cannot be universally true for all observers in space.

The core reason is a fundamental principle of modern cosmology: There is no privileged frame of reference. The Earth is not the center of the universe, and the apparent arrangement of celestial bodies depends entirely on the observer's location.

Why the "Moon Above Sun" is a Local Perspective

The statement "the Moon is above the Sun" only makes sense from a very specific viewpoint: the surface of the Earth.

In modern astronomy, "above" and "below" have no absolute meaning in space. They are defined relative to an observer's local horizon or a chosen reference plane (like the ecliptic). From Earth:

We see the Moon and Sun as being on the "celestial sphere." Due to the Moon's orbit being inclined and its proximity to us, it can appear at a higher declination (closer to the celestial pole) than the Sun at certain times. This is the local, projected appearance that the planisphere accurately maps.

The View from Elsewhere in the Solar System

If you were to observe the Earth-Moon-Sun system from another location, this "Moon above Sun" arrangement completely breaks down.

From the Sun: You would see the Earth and Moon orbiting together in a roughly circular path. The Moon would be seen weaving a complex path around the Earth, sometimes "in front," sometimes "behind," and sometimes "to the side," but never in a stable "above" position relative to the Sun, because you are the Sun.

From Mars: An observer on Mars would see the Earth and Moon as a double planet in its sky. They would appear very close together, with the Moon sometimes to the "left," "right," "above," or "below" the Earth from the Martian perspective. The concept of the Moon being "above our Sun" would be meaningless to them; they have their own sun and their own sky.

From a point far above the Solar System's north pole: You would see all planets orbiting the Sun in a nearly flat plane (the ecliptic). The Moon's orbit would appear as a small, slight wiggle around the Earth. In this view, the Moon is clearly orbiting the Earth within the same fundamental plane as the planets, not positioned "above" the Sun in a vertical stack.

Comparison of Models

Vedic Planisphere (Geocentric & Descriptive):

• The model is geocentric. Earth is the implicit, fixed frame of reference.

• "Above" and "below" are valid and meaningful terms for an Earth-bound observer.

• It is a powerful descriptive tool for predicting celestial events as seen from Earth.

Modern Astronomy (Heliocentric & Physical):

• The model is heliocentric (with no true center).

• "Above" and "below" are relative and not universally applicable.

• It is a physical model that describes the true motions and gravitational relationships in 3D space, valid from any potential viewpoint.

Conclusion

The spatial arrangement where "the Moon is above the Sun" is a perspectival artifact, not a physical reality of the solar system's architecture.

It is a perfectly accurate and useful description for observers on Earth, which is why the geocentric planisphere model works for its intended purpose.

However, in the framework of modern scientific cosmology, this arrangement cannot and does not hold true for all observers. The very concepts of "above" and "below" dissolve when you leave the Earth's frame of reference, revealing a solar system where all bodies orbit a common center of mass in a web of gravitational interactions, with no universal "up" or "down."