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2024 Date | 20 June 2024 |
2025 Date | 21 June 2025 |
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Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for Summer Solstice -Updated
Summer Solstice HistoryThe observance of Summer Solstice or Beginning of Summer marks the longest day of the year and the official start of the summer season. It has been an important event for many cultures around the world for centuries. In the United Kingdom, this day is celebrated with various traditions and festivities that date back to prehistoric times. The ancient Britons celebrated this day with the construction of stone circles and other impressive structures like the famous Stonehenge. According to historians, during the Summer Solstice, the sun perfectly aligns with the Heel Stone and the Altar Stone, casting an eerie glow over this mythical place. Nowadays, thousands of visitors come to witness this unique spectacle every year. In the United Kingdom, the Summer Solstice is celebrated in many ways, whether it's through music festivals, camping trips, or traditional ceremonies. The most famous of all is the gathering at Stonehenge, where people from all walks of life flock to celebrate the beginning of summer in a truly unique atmosphere. This observance celebrates the joy of a new season, encouraging people to enjoy the long days of sunshine, warm nights, and all the great activities and adventures that summertime can bring. The Summer Solstice is observed annually on June 21st. Facts about Summer Solstice
In the News and Trending in the UK for Summer SolsticeUpdated Just Stop Oil protesters spray Stonehenge orange ahead of summer solsticestandard.co.uk Stonehenge summer solstice sunrise attracts about 15,000 visitorsbbc.co.uk Here's how to see the rare Strawberry Moon - the first to coincide with summer solstice since 1985dailymail.co.uk Just Stop Oil: Paint sprayed on Stonehenge removed ahead of summer solsticebbc.co.uk Top things to do in the UK for Summer Solstice
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