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Welcoming the longest day at Stonehenge, in photos

Thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge before dawn to mark the summer solstice. The event featured music, dancing, and quiet reflection as the sun rose over the stone circle. A virtual exhibition was also opened to mark the occasion.

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New reports detail the activities of solstice revelers and the scale of the gathering at Stonehenge.

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  1. Thousands Gather at Stonehenge for Summer Solstice

    Thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge before dawn to mark the summer solstice. The event featured music, dancing, and quiet reflection as the sun rose over the stone circle. A virtual exhibition was also opened to mark the occasion.

    What's confirmed:

    • Thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge before dawn to welcome the summer solstice.
    • Revelers celebrated the year's longest day with music, dancing, and quiet reflection.
    • The sun rose over the ancient stone circle during the celebrations.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • 20,000 people gathered at Stonehenge for the solstice sunrise.
    • A Stonehenge exhibition opened virtually for the solstice.
    • Hundreds watched the sunrise at the UK's most easterly point.
    • Swimmers celebrated the solstice in East Yorkshire.
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