Winter Solstice at Pemaquid Point
Yesterday marked the beginning of the winter solstice. Here in the Northeast the days will begin to grow longer and the nights shorter. At Pemaquid Point this is the time of year when the angle of the sun creates the most dramatic sunrises and sunsets. This morning I walked over to Pemaquid Lighthouse to see if I could get a "sample" for you of the winter solstice sunrise.
It seems only fitting that this colorful, dramatic sunrise takes place over Monhegan Island. In the summer Monhegan Island attracts people from all over who seek to capture the natural beauty of the island in a painting or photograph. Jamie Wyeth's studio was on the island for many years. At the peak of the summer season there are as many as 20 art studios open on the island. But, with the onset of the winter solstice, the island and the sun are best enjoyed from the mainland!
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