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Welcoming the Longest Day at Stonehenge, in Photos
English Heritage said thousands are expected for sunrise rituals as access opens Saturday evening and parking has already sold out.
- Thousands of people will descend on Stonehenge this weekend for the summer solstice, with the car park already sold out; English Heritage is allowing open access from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
- The summer solstice occurs at 9.24am BST on Sunday, marking the longest day of the year when the northern hemisphere tilts closest toward the Sun, creating up to 18 hours of daylight.
- Royal Museums of Greenwich states, "The tilt of the Earth produces the seasons," noting that when the northern hemisphere tilts toward the Sun, it receives more direct sunlight, causing temperatures to increase.
- Visit Keswick urged Visitors not to camp, light Fires, or use BBQs at the 4,000 year old Castlerigg Stone Circle, citing repeated past damage; the site requires respect to prevent destruction.
- Visitors are encouraged to use public transport to manage anticipated Saturday traffic, while People should avoid blocking access for residents and use designated toilets to protect the surrounding landscape.
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Welcoming the longest day at Stonehenge, in photos
LONDON (AP) — Thousands gathered before dawn at Stonehenge to welcome the summer solstice, celebrating the year’s longest day with music, dancing and quiet reflection as the sun rose over the ancient stone circle.
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Summer solstice visitors urged to respect 4,000-year-old stone circle
Visitors marking the summer solstice have been urged to respect a 4,000-year-old stone circle.
·Cumbria, United Kingdom
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