Winter Solstice sunrise at Newgrange - 22nd December 2002

The winter solstice sunrise behind a standing stone, view from the entrance of the passage tomb.


A rainbow appeared just before the sun shone directly on the Newgrange mound.


The white quartz stone illuminated by the solstice sunrise with a rainbow to complete the spectacle.


The clouds gathered at the back of the mound but thankfully the winter solstice early morning sunshine shone brightly on the front of the mound.


Sunlight in the passage at Newgrange, photographed from the entrance, the sunbeam high on the orthostats (the stones lining the passage) illuminates the chamber.


Clearly pleased to be at Newgrange on a mild winter solstice morning.