Winter solstice shining new light on Slieve Gullion history
What may, at first glance, appear to be a pile of loose rock actually transforms into a remarkable illumination when the sun hits during the winter solstice. The solstice marks a key point in the astronomical calendar and signals the change from autumn to winter.
When does it start getting lighter in Ireland and when is the winter solstice?
AS THE darker nights and shorter days are about to hit their peak tomorrow, many are wondering when we’ll see some more daylight. The Winter Solstice hits tomorrow, December 21, and marks
Winter Solstice 2024: The First Day of Winter and the Shortest Day of the Year
Solstice, an annual astronomical event, marks the first official day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day of the year. In 2024, this event will occur on Saturday, December 21, offering a unique moment when the Earth's axial tilt places the Northern Hemisphere farthest from the sun.
How to mark the Winter Solstice's shortest day and longest night
Opinion: just as it was for our ancestors, the winter solstice is a time for rituals and reflections
TUNE IN: Newgrange's magical Winter Solstice light show live stream from Ireland
Solstice live stream is returning this December 21, inviting the world to witness the magical event in Co Meath, Ireland. The Newgrange Winter Solstice live stream will begin at 08:40 UTC / 3:40 am ET on Saturday,
Winter Solstice: What To Know About Celebrations For The Shortest Day—And Longest Night—Of 2024
The 2024 astronomical winter season—and the moment when the Northern Hemisphere is the farthest from the sun—will occur Saturday at 3:21 a.m. EST. After Saturday, days will become increasingly longer, and nights shorter, through the summer solstice on June 20, which will be the longest day of 2025.
In Pictures: People across UK and Ireland mark winter solstice
Ceremonies have been held across the UK and Ireland to mark the winter solstice. December 21 is the shortest day and longest night of the year, with London experiencing seven hours and 49 minutes of daylight.
Winter solstice 2024: When is it and what to know
The first day of winter falls on Dec. 21, according to EarthSky.org. The Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice always falls on December 21 or 22. In the Southern Hemisphere, the winter solstice is on June 20 or 21. RELATED: Eliminating daylight saving time could mean dramatic changes to sunrise, sunset times
Longest night of the year: What to know about the winter solstice
Get ready to embrace the darkness during the longest night of the year ‒ the winter solstice. The solstice occurs at the same time everywhere on Earth, this year it happens Dec. 21 at 4:21 a.m. EST. For the Northern Hemisphere,
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Winter solstice: Crowds gather at Navan Fort and Newgrange to mark the shortest day of the year
Brighter days to come have been celebrated in gatherings to mark the Winter Solstice at ancient sites in the island of ...
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Thousands gather for Winter Solstice with 'lucky' few in chamber
Over 2,000 people gathered at Newgrange in Co Meath for the Winter Solstice - the astronomical phenomenon that marks the ...
‘There’s the sun coming up now, my God’: Hundreds gather at Newgrange for winter solstice
Shortly before 9am, sunshine illuminated the passageway and inner chamber of the Stone Age tomb, attracting the ‘biggest ...
How the solstice shines light on 5,000 years of history
On the solstice, the sun rises at 08:44 GMT and sets at 15:59 in Belfast, offering seven hours and 15 minutes of daylight. By ...