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Imbolc

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I was up at Tara this morning, there was a perfect sunrise and I got a good few photos, not sure how sharp they'll be because I couldn't use a tripod (would get in the way).

The alignment is still very spectacular nearly two weeks later as I had guessed, I arrived about 7 or 8 minutes after the sun cleared the horizon and almost the whole backstone of the chamber was lit up for around 3/4 hours before the light slid off down the right side of the passage.

Will post some pics!

Ken

Great you got some sun for the alignment.
Its good to know that these things span several days.

The thing about cross quarter days is that usually they're not when the calender says they are. Half way between equinoxes and solstices doesn't happen on the same day every year, and is usually a few days into the month.
This year Imbolc Feb 4th, Beltane May 5th, Lammas Aug 7th, Samhain Nov 7th.
So plenty of scope there to wait for the right weather : )

Have to say your photos remind me how beautiful Ireland is, I havn't been over for ten years or more and i'm thinking that's too long...

Those photos are beautiful, thanks for sharing them. must try and get up there before it's gone. i really didn't think you'd still be able to see it.