2 h. ago Exact date sunsets will be before 8pm again after Summer Solstice

Today, Saturday June 21, marks this year's Summer Solstice, or the longest day of the year. The day on which the UK will see the first pre-8pm sunset again has been confirmed

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2 h. ago Stonehenge summer solstice sunrise draws record breaking crowd

A record breaking crowd of around 25,000 people celebrated the summer solstice this morning at Stonehenge, one of the few occasions visitors can walk among the stones.

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3 h. ago Thousands gather at Stonehenge for summer solstice as heatwave grips London and the UK

In the capital, the mercury had already climbed to 18C by 5am

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5 h. ago Crowds cheer Summer Solstice at Stonehenge as hot weather attracts 25,000 to see sunrise through centre of the ancient stone circle

Those who gathered for the spectacle on Saturday at the neolithic monument in Wiltshire braved a warm start to the morning as they marked the year's longest day.

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10 h. ago Swimmers’ annual nude plunge into chilly Tasmanian river marks the winter solstice – and Dark Mofo’s revival

Thousands took to the frigid waters amid shrieks and yells to mark the end of the restored annual festival, which had run lean in 2024Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSwimmers have stripped off and raced into chilly waters on the shortest day of the year.Wearing nothing but red swim caps, 3,000 courageous souls took the annual nude sunrise plunge into Hobart’s River Derwent to mark the winter solstice. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Summer solstice 2025: When is the summer solstice? Is the summer solstice celebrated?

Watch a Met Office video explaining the summer solstice - When is the summer solstice?

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16 h. ago It’s the first day of summer. Here’s what happens on the longest day of the year

The Northern Hemisphere has reached its peak sunshine, marking the summer solstice – the longest day of the year and the official start of astronomical summer. Conversely, for those in the Southern Hemisphere, it signifies the shortest day and the onset of winter.

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19 h. ago Astronomer reveals the exact time of this year’s summer solstice

The summer solstice occurs when Earth reaches the point in its orbit where the North Pole is angled closest to the Sun

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20 h. ago Thousands gather at Stonehenge for summer solstice celebration

Combination of weekend timing and good weather could make this year’s event one of the busiest in yearsGlen Michael Herbert, a woodcarver known as Herbie to his friends, summed up the draw of the summer solstice beautifully.“It’s a spiritual thing that people of all faiths and none can embrace,” he said. “I think it’s about feeling the wheel of the year turning, enjoying the light, appreciating nature. Most of all, coming together.” Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Astrologer reveals what the summer solstice means for your star sign

The summer solstice takes place in the UK on 21 June and carries the most daylight hours of any other in the year, making in the longest day and shortest night in the calendar.

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43 h. ago Summer solstice: Met Office says shortest night of year could also be hottest

Summer will begin in the northern hemisphere this weekend on the longest day of the year

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44 h. ago Exact time to witness summer solstice in UK as start of summer marked by heatwave

Summer will begin in the northern hemisphere as the Sun reaches its highest point of the year this weekend

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2 d. ago Astronomer reveals the exact minute of this year’s summer solstice

The summer solstice occurs when Earth reaches the point in its orbit where the North Pole is angled closest to the Sun

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3 d. ago The Scottish glen with standing stones perfect to celebrate Summer Solstice this week

The ancient site is found in the west of Scotland.

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3 d. ago Shocking moment teenage vandal breaks windscreen of police car in London

Large crowd cheer him on and film incident on mobile phones

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4 d. ago When Is The Longest Day 2025? Summer Solstice date, sunrise time, sunset time, cause and traditions

It may feel like summer has just started, but the nights will start to draw in before the end of June. It’s all terribly unfair...

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4 d. ago Everything to know about Summer Solstice 2025 including how to celebrate special event

Thousands of Brits are set to mark the summer solstice which signifies the end of spring

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5 d. ago Violence is coming to define American political life | Stephen Marche

Spectacular violence like Trump’s military parade and real violence like Melissa Hortman’s assassination are part of a growing trendAmerica reached its apex of self-parody shortly after 7pm on 14 June 2025. In that moment, the background band at Donald Trump’s military parade segued from Jump by Van Halen to Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival, just after the announcer explained that M777 howitzers are made out of titanium.Nobody, apparently, had considered the lyrics: “Some folks are born, made to wave the flag, they’re red, white and blue, and when the band plays Hail to the Chief, they point the cannon at you.” If this was some kind of surreptitious protest by the musicians, I salute them, but given the time and the place, sheer obliviousness is a better explanation. The crowd, pretty thin, did their best imitation of a cheer. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Long to reign over us! Crowds cheer King Charles and Queen Camilla on balcony as Kate, William and their children join them to see Trooping the Colour flypast

Members of the royal family have appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace following the Trooping the Colour parade to celebrate King Charles III's official birthday.

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8 d. ago Ancient standing stones in Scotland you can visit on a summer solstice day trip

Interest in Scotland’s standing stones has surged, with VisitScotland updating its guide to help visitors experience the solstice at these ancient sites

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