The Winter Solstice
The earth rotates on a tilted axis. When this axis leans towards the sun, it’s summer in the northern hemisphere and winter in the south. This is reversed as the earth continues on its orbit until the axis becomes tilted away from the sun.
During the winter solstice, the earth’s axis is tilted at its furthest point from the sun. This means that, for us in the northern hemisphere, the sun is at its lowest point in the sky. It’s also the shortest day of the year - and the longest night
Come alomg and join us for our 3rd Solstice/Equinox Event this time overlooking Pinkers Pond on Middleham Moor, GZ is a short stroll from the parking up a grassy slope so suitable footwear is a must along with warm clothing - it can get chilly up there !
The event will run from 15.15hrs to 15.45 hrs on 21st December 2018
By all means bring along a hot drink as delicious home made ginger biscuits will be provided.
Parking is available but please take care pulling off the road, there are some ruts but the grass is firm enough even after rain.
Please Note - The access to the listed parking has now got deep ruts, if you do not fancy it park on the verge across the road or use N54.16.786 W001.49.216 and walk along the track to the grassy downhill slope at N54.16.771 W001.49.493. This will lead straight to GZ.