Winter Solstice Dawn at Newgrange

Newgrange is one of 40 passage tombs in Brú na Bóinne in County Meath.Ireland. During sunrise on the Winter Solstice mornings (19 – 23 December each year) a beam of sun light penetrates the roof-box and travels up to 19-metres (62 ft) along the passage, and illuminates the chamber. As the sun rises higher, the beam widens, dramatically lighting up the entire chamber. This video captured the solstice four years ago.

 

On Saturday, December 21st 2024, the Winter Solstice Sunrise will be livestreamed from within the ancient passage tomb at Newgrange. For more details, visit Heritage Ireland