Winter Solstice Draws Thousands to Stonehenge Stone Circle
Summary
Nearly 8,500 people gathered at Stonehenge in England to watch the sunrise for the winter solstice. The event marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and Stonehenge is known for its alignment with the sun during solstices.Key Facts
- About 8,500 people attended the winter solstice celebration at Stonehenge.
- Stonehenge is located on Salisbury Plain in southwest England.
- English Heritage reported over 242,000 views on the event's livestream worldwide.
- The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The sun appears to rise and set at the same point for a few days around the solstice.
- Stonehenge was built 5,000 to 3,500 years ago and aligns with the sun during solstices.
- The Earth's 23.4-degree tilt causes the changing length of daylight, leading to the solstice.
- The winter solstice usually occurs on December 21 or 22 but can rarely be on December 20 or 23.
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