The solar will quickly set on components of the UK – and our dwell protectionrevealed at 14:55 Greenwich Mean Time
Imogen James
Live reporter
It is perhaps the shortest day of the yr, however boy did we pack loads into it. Today, we noticed individuals collect throughout the UK to have a good time the winter solstice.
Hundreds headed to Stonehenge in Wiltshire to welcome in day break. Our livestream captured heart-warming moments, from a gaggle of mates who’ve written their very own tune in regards to the solstice, to an eight-year-old who bought misplaced on the way in which to Stonehenge along with her dad.
In Ireland, comparable celebrations occurred on the prehistoric monument of Newgrange, the place attendees chosen by a lottery had been in a position to enter the Stone Age construction.
And we spared a thought for individuals in Shetland, who noticed the newest dawn and can face the earliest sundown at simply 14:56 GMT.
Some individuals (like us within the London newsroom, a windowless basement) noticed no solar in any respect – however I loved watching the stream of individuals having fun with the day.
As we now face the longest night time of the yr, we step nearer to spring and longer days – lastly.
If you have loved our protection, we now have extra to learn in regards to the historical past of the winter solstice and the traditions of Stonehenge.
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