In pictures: Solstice sunrise
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Neville StreetPeople have welcomed in the winter solstice across the West Midlands.
The 21 December marks the longest night of the year, and fewest daytime hours.
It rose at 08:16 GMT and is due to set at 15:55, the Met office said.
On the winter solstice the northern hemisphere is at its maximum tilt away from the Sun.
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