This marks the longest day and shortest night of the year for the northern hemisphere – an important day for prehistoric farmers and herders whose livelihood relied on an understanding of the seasons in the time before watches and calendars.To that end, English Heritage, a charity that helps protect historic and prehistoric sites in England, has gotten creative: they’ll be live-streaming the sunset and sunrise at Stonehenge on their Facebook page.I specialize in covering space tourism and astrotourism experiences around the world – and above it. The telecommunications firm worked with Magnet Networks to prepare Newgrange for this year’s online appearance. Victor Reijs has posted a six minute compilation on YouTube of the one hour OPW (Office of Public Works) streamed video.
Live streaming of winter solstice This year, the light from Newgrange will be beamed around the world via a live stream. As the sun rises higher, the beam widens so that the whole chamber is dramatically illuminated.Young priest murdered by the Black and Tans rememberedCoronavirus live updates: Rep of Ireland reports first death this weekDark clouds on Ireland’s horizon as COVID bills add up and Brexit loomsFall in love with the wild and wonderful County Donegal“Our annual Winter Solstice Lottery received over 33,000 applications to witness this event with winners from as far as Austria, Italy, Switzerland and the United States of America, showing the continuing fascination the Solstice has the world over.”90% of IrishCentral readers think Ireland should close its borders to COVID high-risk countriesWays to celebrate St. Patrick's Day that don't involve a pubBecome a Friend of IrishCentral - help us to continue bringing Ireland to youCountdown to Trump Biden election is on - let us hope better angels prevailOn Wednesday morning, with thanks to Failte Ireland, the country’s tourism board, and the Office of Public Work, history was made as a life stream from the Boyne Valley was streamed online around the globe.Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights announces 2020 Ripple of Hope honorees“The history, heritage and the ancient atmosphere of Newgrange conjure up everything special about Ireland’s history and unique past and we are really happy to bring these elements to a wider audience.”Dems slam Trump's suggestion of delaying presidential election© Copyright 2020 Irish Studio LLC All rights reserved. It is also a great way to highlight the type of compelling history and heritage that Ireland offers as a destination.”Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran added “Newgrange nestled in the Boyne Valley is an important historical site in Ireland's Ancient Heritage which attracted over 207,000 visitors in 2016.Built by Stone Age farmers 5,200 years ago, Newgrange, which is in the Boyne Valley, is older than the pyramids at Giza in Egypt.
Newgrange - Winter Solstice Newgrange is best known for the illumination of its passage and chamber by the Winter Solstice sun. “The Newgrange site is one of the jewels in the crown of Ireland’s Ancient East and we are delighted to be teaming up with the OPW to share its story with as wide an audience as possible,” said De Saulles.POLL: What place in Ireland are you most excited to visit?Above the entrance to the passage is an opening called a roof-box.
Among those tuning in on Thursday morning will be the team at Ripplecom. Viewers can watch the magical moments of the Winter Solstice live from Newgrange, 8.30 – 9.15am on both December 20th and 21st, from their home, office, laptop, tablet or phone. The livestream begins earlier, … Stonehenge is perhaps late to the party: the Winter Solstice illumination at the Irish monument of Newgrange was first was streamed live on the internet in 2007 and has been regularly streamed ever since. Clouds hamper Newgrange sunrise but …
Each year, the sunrise on the summer (June) and winter (December) solstices rises precisely in alignment with a set of stones at Stonehenge; historians now believe the site was used to mark the seasons by the agricultural peoples who once lived in this part of Britain.Colorful sunset over Stonehenge
Fáilte Ireland and the OPW have teamed up to give everyone an opportunity to watch the winter Solstice effect within the passage tomb at Newgrange. On this morning, and on the days around it, the rising sun shines across the river and up into the world famous Neolithic passage tomb at Newgrange. The live stream is taking place on Wednesday morning from 8.30am and on the morning of the winter solstice itself, which is Thursday, from 8.30am. Fáilte Ireland and the OPW have teamed up to give everyone an opportunity to watch the winter Solstice effect within the passage tomb at Newgrange. A unique live stream will be … The word "solstice" is derived from a Latin word which means "Sun stands still."