News

Summer solstice: Thousands celebrate sunrise at Stonehenge

BBC · last updated

Summer solstice begins as UK heatwave set to continuepublished at 07:24 British Summer Time

published at 23:24 20 June

Matt Spivey
Live page editor

Person on paddleboard and others in water, sunrise behind.Image source, PA Media
Image caption,

In Cullercoats Bay, North Tyneside, people took an early morning dip to mark the summer solstice

Thousands of people gathered at various sites across the UK this morning to watch the sunset to mark the summer solstice — the longest day of the year.

We’ve been receiving stunning photos of the sky this morning in Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Lancaster, Cheltenham and many other parts of the UK.

Cheers erupted as the sun rose over Stonehenge this morning, with people across the UK heading out to “celebrate the sun”.

The glorious sun rise marked the start of what is set to be another hot day, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 34C and a yellow warning for thunderstorms.

Stay with us throughout the day for the latest updates during the longest day of the year, and do keep sending in your pictures — get in touch on WhatsApp by using 0800 313 4630.

View full article

here today, more tomorrow

We’ve launched briefing.center with a focus on the press and media.

And we’ve added Citizen Cartwright, a daily quick-read news summary by veteran Washington journalist Linda Cartwright. We’ve also created a new voting rights knowledge center for Citizen Cartwright subscribers. (You can sign up for a dedicated morning email at citizencartwright.com.)

You can sign up here for full access to press and media and Citizen Cartwright on briefing.center.

You can use briefing.center as the center of your information management, or just one of your tools. We’re happy to discuss your information needs.

Sign up