Admission is free of charge.The Farmers Almanac said: “Because an almanac is traditionally defined as a “calendar of the heavens,” we at The Old Farmer’s Almanac follows the astronomical definition of the seasons, which states that each of the four seasons starts on a solstice or equinox.There is no definitive start to winter, but astronomers will tell you it starts at the Winter Solstice, while meteorologists argue that it begins on December 1.See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper,order back issues and use the historic Daily Expressnewspaper archive.The shortest day of the year lasts exactly 7 hours 49 minutes and 43 seconds in London.“However, that doesn’t mean that the meteorological definition is incorrect. Winter Solstice at Stonehenge 2019. Winter Solstice is the annual celebration which marks the shortest day, and the longest night, of the year. On December 22 nd 2019, to celebrate the winter solstice, Stonehenge’s inner circle is open to the public for one of only four times a year!The Stones were originally constructed in conjunction with the solar calendar – there could hardly be a more important time to be at the ancient landmark. “Lots of families, pets, people making their way there from all different directions in ones and twos as well as the stream of people on the roads leading to it.Michael DeAngelo, who was visiting the historic Wiltshire site from New Jersey, told PA Media: “I don’t think anything made me connect more with my humanness than seeing that. For the northern hemisphere, the Winter Solstice falls on December 22 this year.
Meteorological winter starts on December 1 and includes December, January, and February.”Winter Solstice is the annual celebration which marks the shortest day, and the longest night, of the year. We went to touch the stones and feel the energy. HUNDREDS gathered at Stonehenge this morning to welcome the winter solstice, as the sun rose for the shortest day in the year. “It was an electrifying moment.
And the planet and mankind in general.”Randolph Fields said: “It was quiet, very personal. To be honest, there was a lot of anger in amongst the humming. English Heritage opened the site for those celebrating the end of the longest night of the year. Visitors will be able to access the monument as soon as it is light enough to do so safely. We felt privileged to be there.”Rachel Taylor and her two children, Elliott and Seren, visited Stonehenge from their home in Twyford, Berkshire.
Admission is free of charge.
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