# Solstice
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2022
Winter solstice: Explore these new 3D scans of passage tomb megalithic art
Some of the art found at the recently uncovered Dowth Hall passage tomb have been made public.
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Crowds gather at Newgrange to watch winter solstice despite overcast weather
For the second year in a row, the chamber itself remains closed due to Covid-19.
No visitors to be allowed in Newgrange chamber for Winter Solstice sunrise, OPW confirms
The solstice sunrise event will once again be livestreamed from within the chamber.
Quiz: How much do you know about the rest of 2021?
We’re half way through the year (well, almost, and also technically not just for another couple of weeks).
WATCH: Beautiful sunrise lights up Newgrange chamber as days start to get longer
Weather conditions were better this morning as thousands of viewers tuned in from around the world.
Newgrange's recently uncovered neighbour is being preserved for future generations
Digging at the site has been delayed due to the pandemic.
This year had the warmest summer solstice since 1961
A temperature of 28.6°C was recorded at the Phoenix Park on 21 June.
11 moments where you are convinced time has actually stood still
Stop the clocks. Oh wait they’ve stopped themselves.
The Newgrange lottery draw is now open, so how do you win?
This year could be your year to witness the incredible Winter Solstice display in the Neolithic tomb.
