Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK although on the east coast, actually faces due north resulting in the fact that it is one of only two two UK towns where the sun sets in the sea. Its is particularly prominent at the summer solstice. The view shows the sunset off Kettleness point, looking from St Mary's churchyard

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