Balin's tomb in Moria.
Posted on 12/18/2021 6:02:33 PM PST by ameribbean expat
The winter solstice sunrise will stream live this year from inside the passage tomb of Newgrange.
The winter solstice is an astronomical phenomenon marking the shortest day and the longest night of the year, occurring on December 21st or 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere.
At sunrise on the shortest day of the year, for 17 minutes, direct sunlight can enter the Newgrange monument to illuminate the chamber of the Stone Age tomb through a small opening above its entrance known as the ‘roof box’.
With the chamber currently closed to the public in light of Covid-19, the event can be viewed live each morning from December 20th to 22nd on gov.ie/opw and heritageireland.ie.
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Balin's tomb in Moria.
“the chamber currently closed to the public in light of Covid-19”
Freaking idiots would probably be scared of the morning light beam through the hole in the roof.
I’ve been in it and it’s pretty cool. Made 3200 BC so it’s older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. They hold a lottery for people to attend on the winter solstice.
I just watched that tonight.
I’ve been there too. I’d love to try for the lottery but what are the cloud chances?
If not the light beam, their own shadow would make them fill their knickers.
Amazing and small inside on a regular day visit , still gave me chills.
Thanks ameribbean expat.
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