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Newgrange - Solstice Observation a Day Early?

Jakey Rolling · 2015-12-21 11:48:26

As per the title I see news reports of crowds at Newgrange today to observe the Winter Solstice, however I understood the solstice occurs at 04:48 tomorrow 22nd December? Are they correct in turning up today (never mind the weather) expecting to see the inner chamber lit up?

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As per the title

I see news reports of crowds at Newgrange today to observe the Winter Solstice, however I understood the solstice occurs at 04:48 tomorrow 22nd December?

Are they correct in turning up today (never mind the weather) expecting to see the inner chamber lit up?

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#2 21-12-2015 2:50pm
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It doesn't happen on just the 1 day. Day before and day after anyway, probably more.

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19-23th dawns light up the inner chamber.

http://www.newgrange.com/

If ya go to it during the year they'll turn on a light to simulate it when your in it.

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That's the seventh time in the last eight years they've been clouded out, if I remember rightly.

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#5 22-12-2015 11:54pm
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Do You Really Know Why Earth Has A Solstice?

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#6 22-12-2018 12:55pm
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mickmackey1 wrote: »

That's the seventh time in the last eight years they've been clouded out, if I remember rightly.

Make that 10 out of 11, unbelievable stuff.

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#7 22-12-2018 3:43pm
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Zombies at Newgrange...

Not your ornery onager

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