If it’s a sunny solstice

If it’s a sunny morning at Newgrange in County Meath the winter solstice will see light shine down the passage grave and into the central burial chamber. The passage perfectly aligns with sunrise on the shortest day of the year. Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government photo.

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