In order to observe the sunrise on the winter solstice from the ancient monument at Newgrange (in Ireland,part of the Northern Hemisphere),you should look:
A) somewhat south of due east.
B) due east.
C) somewhat north of due east.
D) due west.

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During the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun rises somewhat south of due east due to the tilt of the Earth's axis. Newgrange is designed to align with this sunrise.

In Order to Observe the Sunrise on the Winter Solstice