Much is obscured but it looks like this horizon has been optimised for the lunistice ranges.
The limits of the month centred on the equinox have better marks than the equinox itself, thus defining the period of eclipses associated with lunar standstills.
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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 West
Dromasta Stone Pair: Luni-solar rises
Much is obscured but it looks like this horizon has been optimised for the lunistice ranges.
The limits of the month centred on the equinox have better marks than the equinox itself, thus defining the period of eclipses associated with lunar standstills.
- Kilmore Standing Stone Pair is 2.7km south-east (145°)
- Clodagh Stone Pair & Circle are 5.9km north-east (45°)
- Cullomane Standing Stone Pair is 7.3km west (263°)
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