Newgrange, winter solstice

‘There’s the sun coming up now, my God’: Hundreds gather at Newgrange for winter solstice
Shortly after 9am, sunshine illuminated the passageway and inner chamber of the Stone Age tomb, attracting the ‘biggest crowd in 20 years’
Hundreds gather at Newgrange for Winter Solstice
Hundreds of people have gathered at Newgrange, Co Meath for the Winter Solstice - the astronomical phenomenon that marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year.
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 Ireland .
As it happened: Watch the winter solstice at Newgrange
The winter solstice in the northern hemisphere, marking the shortest day of the year, occurs when the sun is directly overhead in the Tropic of Capricorn. This year it takes place on the morning of Saturday, December 21st. In the southern hemisphere it marks the longest day of the year.
Nature takes centre stage in winter solstice ceremony at Newgrange
Ireland's first male interfaith minister was among those leading winter solstice festivities at Newgrange on Saturday.Enda Donnellan, who lives close to the area and was ordained as Ireland’s first male interfaith minister in 2012,
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.
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 shortest day and the longest night of the year.
Hundreds attend annual Winter Solstice event at Newgrange
Hundreds gathered outside the chamber at Newgrange in Co Meath for the annual winter solstice event, marking the triumph of light over darkness.
In pictures: Winter solstice celebrations at Newgrange
Crowds gathered from early on Saturday at Newgrange in Co Meath to honour the Celtic tradition of marking the winter solstice on the shortest day and longest night of the year. Newgrange is a prehistoric monument thought to have been built by the Neolithics over 5,
Brighter days ahead celebrated at Irish Winter Solstice gatherings
Brighter days ahead celebrated at Irish Winter Solstice gatherings - Some of Ireland’s most ancient sites including Navan Fort in Co Armagh and Newgrange in Co Meath hosted gatherings.
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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 ...
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The mythical landscape that's a winter solstice hotspot – and it’s not Stonehenge
Newgrange, a prehistoric tomb and Unesco World Heritage Site that predates the Pyramids of Giza, offers a unique solstice ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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What Is the Winter Solstice, Exactly? We’ve Got All the Details on the Kick-off to Winter
However, even though it's already freezing out, winter isn't actually here yet. At least not yet. After all, there is an ...