In pictures: Solstice sunrise

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Image gallerySkip image gallerySlide 1 of 5, Ellesmere, Ellesmere provided the setting of this solstice sunrise by Jilla

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.

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There was a great view of the landscape surrounding Wigmore

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Cloud cover masked the early morning sun in Kings Norton

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The sun slowly emerged in New Bilton, near Rugby

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A strong rainbow arced over Eaton Bishop on Wednesday morning