Summer solstice sunset is on the highest top. The summer cross-quarter / equinox midpoint is on the second highest and its south facing slope spans the month centred on the equinox.
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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 East
Illane Stone Circle: Luni-solar sets
Summer solstice sunset is on the highest top. The summer cross-quarter / equinox midpoint is on the second highest and its south facing slope spans the month centred on the equinox.
- Maughanasilly Stone Row is 1km south (190°)
- Kealkill Five Stone Circle, Stone Pair & Cairn are 4km south (167°)
- Mill Little Five Stone Circle, Boulder-Burials & Stone Pair are 6.5km west (278°)
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