Stonehenge summer solstice: Thousands welcome back celebrations

Stonehenge summer solstice: Thousands welcome back celebration

More than 6,000 people have gathered to watch sunrise at Stonehenge for the summer solstice.

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People greeted the sun with cheers as it rose over the horizon on Tuesday

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It is the first time since the pandemic that the stone circles in Salisbury and Avebury have been open to the public for the event.

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Druids and pagans joined other visitors to mark the longest day of the year at the ancient site.

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Senior druid King Arthur Pendragon conducts a service at Stonehenge on every solstice

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Stonehenge is built on the alignment of the midsummer sunrise and the midwinter sunset.

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On the summer solstice, the sun rises behind the heel stone.

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Te ancient entrance to the stone circle, and rays of sunlight are channelled into the centre of the monument.

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