The winter solstice sunrise from the chamber at Newgrange in Co Meath is to be streamed online for the second year in a row because of Covid-19 concerns, the Office of Public Works (OPW ...

In the Northern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice occurs when the sun shines directly over the tropic of Capricorn. Newgrange, a Neolithic passage tomb that is older than the pyramids in Egypt ...

While sixteen lucky were preparing to witness the winter solstice from inside ... carried a torch through the night to Newgrange, where they welcomed the sunrise to a chorus of drumbeats.

In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on December 21 or 22, when the sun shines directly over the tropic of Capricorn. At sunrise, direct sunlight can enter the Newgrange monument ...

Ceremonies have been held across the UK and Ireland to mark the winter ... in Newgrange, Co Meath, which is thought to be more than 5,000 years old drew a number of people keen to mark the solstice.

Some ancient monuments such as Newgrange, Stonehenge, Cahokia Woodhenge and Ahu Tongariki are aligned with the sunrise or sunset on the winter solstice. There is evidence that the winter solstice ...

Brighter days to come have been celebrated in gatherings to mark the Winter Solstice at ancient ... Celine-Fleur Halpin at Newgrange, Co Meath, in 2022 (Brian Lawless/PA) The annual solstice gathering ...

Thousands of people have gathered at Stonehenge to see the winter solstice sunrise. From 21 December, the shortest day of the year, the nights will slowly start to draw back again and the days ...