A week or so ago, I learned that The English Heritage (they take care of historic sites in England) would host a live streaming of sunset and sunrise on the Summer solstice at Stonehenge via their Facebook page. Stonehenge is a neolithic monument and has been closed to the public during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Visiting Stonehenge is on my bucket list, and this is probably the closest I'll come to a visit. Sunrise was at 4:50 AM local time making it 11:50 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time, my time zone.
The feed went live around 11 PM my time. 2. June 2020
There was anticipation
As I had my late evening cup of tea around 8:30 PM, I wasn't particularly thirsty. I had a cup of ice water, just in case.
The English Heritage counted approximately 100,000 views of the live feed for the Solstice Sunset and less than half that number for the Solstice Sunrise. I guess people didn't like getting up so early or stay up so late.
It was so quiet and
the realization
that it was so foggy and
it was raining. 🤬
Color
me
disappointed.
The sun rose unseen from Stonehenge
and another day began. Better luck next year. I wonder how many sunrises have the stones witnessed?
This is the Summer Solstice Sunrise from 21. June 2019. Much more awe inspiring and impressive.
I made a garden kite to mark the occasion.
To learn more about Stonehenge and to take a virtual tour, you can visit The English Heritage Stonehenge site.
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It's still great to see, even if it was overcast. I like the garden kite you made for it. (And I wonder who that lone person was, standing in the rain. They must have evaded the covid-19 Lock Down police.)
ReplyDeleteI think the lone person was part of the security crew or the camera crew. There were a few people that could be seen walking around.
DeleteMagical pictures from one of my fave places. Nice garden kite, too. Happy T Day, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI suppose the misty skies make Stonehenge look more mysterious
DeleteLovely photos, it is a magical place to visit.
ReplyDeleteYou were probably better seeing the sunrise from the comfort of your own home.
Hapy T day wishes
Yvonne xx
After seeing the crowds in the video last year, you're correct
DeleteI think it's much more spiritual without all the people. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt was especially the only sounds were of the wind and birds
DeleteCJ, have you heard the latest Stonehenge news? Use this in yur search box: NPR Immense Neolithic Ring Discovered Near Stonehenge.
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day! Hugs, Eileen
Thanks for the link. A pretty cool find!
DeleteLooks like a magical time to visit, if not in person than live TV.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea day,
Kate
Grateful for the technology and The English Heritage for providing the opportunity
DeleteWhat a disappointment! Oh well, next year there will be another opportunity. It's great that English Heritage do this.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy T-Day,
Hugs (These ones are allowed, but oh I so crave real hugs),
Lisca
Yup, better luck next year 😺🌞
Deletewow that was disappointing but one never knows about mother nature-the video was awesome.
ReplyDeletedo they do these for the other soltice?
Happy T hugs
As far as I know this was the first live event. Stonehenge had been closed because of the pandemic and is scheduled to open again to the public on July 1.
Deleteok that makes sense then-perhaps they will do them live again that would be fun
DeleteRain has not spoiled many times we've watched the sunset on the Summer Solstice. I'd be disappointed, to say the least, if I'd been at Stonehenge in person and it rained! What a great idea they had to make it a virtual event. Happy T Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I was warm and dry in my own cozy chair and not shivering at the site on a cold, rainy morning.
DeleteGreat pics ~ Happy T day!
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Deletedisappointing yet what an amazing experience it would be to be there no matter the weather-at least fro me:) Thanks for sharing and happy T day!
ReplyDeleteI think I got sucked into the hype and didn't stop to think about typical English weather
DeleteStonehenge looks so atmospheric with the rain and mist, I'm not really surprised to see either of them, we are well known for our rain here in England ...lol 😀. I'm loving your Stonehenge garden flag too - perfect! Sending you Happy T Day wishes and wishing you well! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteI had fun sketching the stones from the live feed at sunset
Deleteahh too bad about the fog - ...and i think it's a great idea to do yard kites. I might start doing something like that - maybe with birds or...
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing you waiting ...drinks ..etc...
That would be fun!
DeleteToo bad for the rain. But it is fun to check it out. Does Stonehenge also work for the winter solstice? You would have that to check out if so. Hope it was a super T day. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteYes, Stonehenge works for the Solstices and the Equinoxes as the stone circle is laid to follow the ecliptic.
DeleteIt was beautiful, even if it was NOT what I was expecting. The video was not what I expected, either. For some reason, I though they would show the sun through the rocks, but it was mostly overhead. Still, it was fun to see. Thanks for sharing the video and the stills with us as well as your water for T this Tuesday, CJ. BTW, I LOVED what you sent Anne.
ReplyDeleteStonehenge was open to the public at that time. There were so many people there, I think the only way they could photograph the sunrise was by drone.
DeleteWhen ever I see photos of Stonehenge the word magic comes to me. This post truly fits the magical element for me.
ReplyDeleteIt must be an awesome place.
DeleteYes, the weather was very disappointing for Summer Solstice - especially considering the way the weather was either side of it! Next year.....! Belated T Day Wishes! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteYup, better luck time. Maybe The English Heritage will live stream the Winter Solstice
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