See the Summer Solstice 2018 in Photos and Videos
06/22/2018 10:11 am EDT
Around the world
The summer solstice represents many things to many cultures, including new beginnings, unions, fertility and the harvest. Among various traditions, crowns of flowers or garlands are a popular way to celebrate nature.
Sunrise at Stonehenge
Thousands of people gathered at the ancient site to witness the sunrise, with the rock formation open to the public on a rare occasion.
Stonehenge traditions
It's speculated that Stonehenge was built with the summer solstice in mind, as the day sees the sun rise over the formation's Heel Stone and arrive at the center of the Altar Stone.
Small-town celebration
This village celebration was complete with a wooden sculpture, flowers, a maypole and plenty of music.
Daylight at midnight
Though it was midnight in Alaska, you'd never know it from this photo. The further North you travel on the solstice, the longer you'll see the sun, with the Arctic Circle experiencing almost perpetual daytime.
The nearly-midnight sun
Scotland experienced a similar phenomenon, with the sunset barely visible around 10 p.m. on the water.
New York City sunset
As the sun set on the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, the sky was alight with brilliant colors across the globe, including this rainbow moment captured in New York City.
A peaceful evening
For some, their solstice tradition is simply sitting back and taking in nature's beauty.
Photo Credit: Twitter / @woolismybread
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