HashtagsCompiled on | #SummerSolstice, #SummerSolstice2024 |
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Related Hashtags | #Solstice, #Summer, #Stonehenge |
2024 Date | 20 June 2024 |
2025 Date | 21 June 2025 |
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The 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. Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for Summer Solstice -
Facts about Summer Solstice
In the News and Trending in the UK for Summer SolsticeUpdated Thousands welcome summer solstice at Stonehengebbc.co.uk Mars and Venus will both shine brightly in the night sky on the Summer Solsticedailymail.co.uk Hundreds join summer solstice sunrise swim in Plymouthbbc.co.uk Eight Scottish spots to watch summer solstice sunset as weather clears updailyrecord.co.uk Top things to do in the UK for Summer Solstice
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