Winter solstice sunset is in the lowest dip. Left of it, lunar cycle midpoint is next lowest then, to the right, the winter cross-quarters, then left again the minor standstill.
Major standstill is in the highest dip with summer solstice sunset on the 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 East
Shronebirrane Stone Circle: 360° Luni-solar sets
Winter solstice sunset is in the lowest dip. Left of it, lunar cycle midpoint is next lowest then, to the right, the winter cross-quarters, then left again the minor standstill.
Major standstill is in the highest dip with summer solstice sunset on the hilltop.
- Cashelkeelty Stone Circles and Stone Row are just over the ridge, 2.25km to the NNW.
- Drombohilly Stone Circle is c.7km NNE.
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