2 w. ago Photos of global celebrations marking the start of the summer and winter solstices

People are marking the start of the winter and summer solstices across the globe. North of the equator, celebrations welcome summer, while those in the south observe the beginning of winter.

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2 w. ago Ukrainians celebrate midsummer traditions with song, dance and fire

Ukrainians are marking the summer solstice with Ivana Kupala, a traditional midsummer celebration rooted in pre-Christian Slavic rituals honoring nature, fertility and renewal

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2 w. 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 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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 w. 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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