Winter cross-quarters are in a dip, the equinox is on a hilltop. The equinox / winter cross-quarter midpoint is at a step.
The south-western hilltop / dip marks lunar mid-cycle. Green lines approximate hidden horizon segments.
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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
Trawlebane Stone Circle: Luni-solar sets
Winter cross-quarters are in a dip, the equinox is on a hilltop. The equinox / winter cross-quarter midpoint is at a step.
The south-western hilltop / dip marks lunar mid-cycle. Green lines approximate hidden horizon segments.
- A Standing Stone is c.175m south-west (210°)
- Baurgorm Five Stone Circle is 2.1km south-west (246°)
- Inchybegga Five Stone Circle is 1.8km south-east (159°)
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