North is close to the intersect of far and distant horizons. South is a similar distance from the intersect of land and sea.
Eastwards, the shape of the land forms a dip, with the Equinox in the middle.
The Northern part of the Luni-Solar Zone is across the bay on distant hills that give increased utility.
Westwards, the South Lunistice zone spans a hilltop and the Solar Zone spans an approximately equinoctial dip.
The North Lunistice zone runs up a slope and ends on another hilltop.
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Orange lines mark the annual solar round. Lunistice positions over the 18.6 year lunar nodal cycle are blue. More about the Solar Calendar More about the Lunar Calendar More about this placeLook South
Ballynamona Court Tomb: 360° N centred
North is close to the intersect of far and distant horizons. South is a similar distance from the intersect of land and sea.
Eastwards, the shape of the land forms a dip, with the Equinox in the middle.
The Northern part of the Luni-Solar Zone is across the bay on distant hills that give increased utility.
Westwards, the South Lunistice zone spans a hilltop and the Solar Zone spans an approximately equinoctial dip.
The North Lunistice zone runs up a slope and ends on another hilltop.
- Farnoge Court Tomb is c.50km north-east
- Shanballyedmond Court Tomb is c.88km north-west
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