2025 Stonehenge Summer Solstice Each year on the 21 June visitors from around the world gather at Stonehenge overnight to mark the summer solstice and to see the sunrise above the stones. At dawn the central Altar stone aligns with the Slaughter stone, Heel stone and the rising sun to the...
In 2024, the official solstice falls on June 20, but these celebrations in the northern hemisphere run from June 20 to June 23. Here are some of the unique ways this event is marked. 1. Stonehenge – Wiltshire, England The purpose of the impressive boulder formations ofStonehengemay still b...
For Stonehenge and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice marks the longest day and shortest night of the year, a cause for celebration for many, including the people seen below. People celebrate the summer solstice 2024 at Stonehenge on June 21, 2024. (Image credit: Richard...
Many experts and archeologists believe that the ancient architects of Stonehenge purposefully placed each rock in this ancient Neolithic structure to showcase the solstices twice a year. The entire stone structure is made in what appears to be a circular calendar, with gigantic upright blocks of st...
Unfortunately, at this time, not all archaeologists are willing to conclude that Stonehenge was indeed used for summer solstice celebrations. These stone ruins are aligned with the setting of the sun, and with the summer solstice, but it’s still unclear if there were any type of rituals used...
Every year on the summer solstice, thousands gather atStonehenge, the ancient monument in Wiltshire, England, to watch the Sun rise. Whether they're actual practitioners of Druidry or just there for the spectacle, attendees are treated to...
Summer Solstice on the British Isles In the British Isles, the solstice is perhaps most famously observed at Stonehenge, where thousands gather to see the sunrise align perfectly with the ancient stones. This event draws people from all walks of life, from druids and pagans performing sacred ce...
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Around the world, people celebrated the June 20 solstice in a variety of ways as Earth's north pole reached its greatest tilt towards the sun. Summer solstice 2024 is here! See celebrations at Stonehenge and beyond (photos) : Read more You must log in or register to reply ...