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Observers in the center of the standing stones can still watch the summer solstice sunrise over the Heel Stone, which stands just outside the main ring of Stonehenge. (Read about pagans' campaign ...

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For centuries, scientists have been trying to determine who built Stonehenge. Today, the leading theory is that several ...

Britain's biggest celebration of the summer solstice takes place at Stonehenge, with crowds of up to 10,000 people gathering at the iconic monument to bask in the light, and for good reason too!

Today, hundreds of people - including Druids - still travel to Stonehenge to celebrate the sunrise on the summer solstice, and the sunset on the winter solstice, and to take part in the same kind ...

After this day, the days will lengthen until the summer solstice in June. Stonehenge has long been associated with the solstices. The stones were built to align with the sun in both midsummer ...

Large crowds of Druids, Pagans and tourists gathered at Stonehenge in England to celebrate the summer solstice by watching the sunrise on the longest day of the year. Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty ...

Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered the remains of a large timber circle that may be contemporaneous with England's Woodhenge and Stonehenge.

Finnbarr Webster/Getty The start of a new season is here, so let's celebrate! The 2024 summer solstice arrives on June 20, marking the shortest night and longest day of the year as the Northern ...

The difference between an equinox and a solstice is based on Earth’s tilt, affecting daylight length and the changing of seasons.

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