See the Summer Solstice 2018 in Photos and Videos
This year's summer solstice has come and gone, with the first day of summer happening on June [...]
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.
prevnextThese are some of the summer solstice traditions observed around the world https://t.co/58bf7TPfF0 via @CNNTravel pic.twitter.com/GkJsTJwvon
— CNN (@CNN) June 22, 2018
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.
prevnextYesterdays' Summer Solstice Sunrise at Stonehenge pic.twitter.com/KRRQPS0GdH
— William (Bill) Bryson (@InterestingFol1) June 22, 2018
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.
prevnextA bit of tribal drumming is keeping us warm #Stonehenge #SummerSolstice #Solstice pic.twitter.com/tUSTi5r1zx
— SparkAstrology (@SparkAstrology) June 21, 2018
Small-town celebration
This village celebration was complete with a wooden sculpture, flowers, a maypole and plenty of music.
prevnextWhat a fantastic day of #Solstice celebrations yesterday! Thank you @Petrus_PIER @_IFOI @Fern1959 our coolest of hosts at #Warland and everyone who celebrated with us #Oakenhoof #Littleborough #LoveLife pic.twitter.com/OITevaiOv2
— Clever Clogger (@CleverClogger) June 22, 2018
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.
prevnextMidnight on the summer solstice. #Anchorage #Alaska pic.twitter.com/YrJLpnfBxQ
— Brian Brettschneider (@Climatologist49) June 21, 2018
The nearly-midnight sun
Scotland experienced a similar phenomenon, with the sunset barely visible around 10 p.m. on the water.
prevnextHappy Summer Solstice from Scotland, the land of the nearly-midnight-sun.
Taken around 10:15-10:30PM pic.twitter.com/AbfldiBGrQ
— Joy Clarkson (@joynessthebrave) June 21, 2018
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.
prevnextSkies afire during tonight's summer solstice #sunset in #NYC. #SummerSolstice #SummerSolstice2018 pic.twitter.com/e2MagWEEaH
— Inga Sarda-Sorensen (@isardasorensen) June 22, 2018
A peaceful evening
For some, their solstice tradition is simply sitting back and taking in nature's beauty.
11.30. And still light. Perfect end to the day. Summer solstice. Fire. Friends. Mug of hot chocolate. Curlews calling above. Dew on the land. Good night to you. Sleep well. ??? pic.twitter.com/wxOpZuau25
— Shepherdess (@woolismybread) June 21, 2018
Photo Credit: Twitter / @woolismybread
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