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In pictures: Solstice sunrise

Jilla EllesmereJilla
Neville Street People at Mitchell's Fold in ShropshireNeville Street
Ellesmere provided the setting of this solstice sunrise by Jilla
People gathered at Mitchell's Fold stone circle in Shropshire on Wednesday morning

People 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.

Harry the Springer WigmoreHarry the Springer
There was a great view of the landscape surrounding Wigmore
KarenJ Kings NortonKarenJ
Cloud cover masked the early morning sun in Kings Norton
Weather Watcher Will New BiltonWeather Watcher Will
The sun slowly emerged in New Bilton, near Rugby
Daisy Chayne Rainbow over Eaton BishopDaisy Chayne
A strong rainbow arced over Eaton Bishop on Wednesday morning