Thousands greet the winter solstice at the ancient Stonehenge …
6 days ago · LONDON (AP) — Thousands of tourists, pagans, druids and people simply yearning for the promise of spring marked the dawn of the shortest day of the year Saturday at the ancient Stonehenge monument.. Revelers cheered and beat drums as the sun rose at 8:09 a.m. (0809 GMT) over the giant standing stones on the winter solstice — the shortest day and the longest night in the Northern Hemisphere.
Winter solstice celebrated at historic sites celebrated - BBC News
6 days ago · The winter solstice sunrise was greeted by thousands of people at Stonehenge, with a focus on "renewal, rebirth and good vibes". The ancient site opened its Monument Field at 07:45 GMT so...
Thousands greet the winter solstice at the ancient Stonehenge …
6 days ago · Thousands of tourists, pagans, druids and people yearning for the promise of spring have marked the dawn of the shortest day of the year at the ancient Stonehenge monument. People take part in the winter solstice celebrations during sunrise at Glastonbury Tor in Somerset, England, Saturday Dec. 21, 2024. (James Manning/PA via AP)
Winter solstice celebrated by thousands of people at Stonehenge | News …
6 days ago · Thousands of people have gathered at Stonehenge today to mark the shortest day of the year – the winter solstice. From pagans, to druids and tourists, the neolithical monument attracts people...
Pagans, druids, hippies and tourists head to Stonehenge to …
Dec 20, 2024 · LONDON (AP) — It’s that time of year when crowds of pagans, druids, hippies and tourists head to Stonehenge in Britain to celebrate the winter solstice, with the shortest day and the longest night in the Northern Hemisphere.. Thousands are expected on Saturday at the megalithic circle on a plain in southern England as the first rays of sun break through the giant stones that make up one of ...
Stonehenge winter solstice: Thousands expected for sunrise - BBC News
Dec 18, 2024 · As the shortest day of the year approaches, Stonehenge is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors to mark the winter solstice sunrise on 21 December. The ancient site, which is managed by...
BBC News - Winter Solstice At Stonehenge
Dec 21, 2024 · Special coverage of this year's winter solstice from Stonehenge. Release date: 21 December 2024 28 days left to watch. 9 minutes
Thousands greet the winter solstice at the ancient Stonehenge
6 days ago · LONDON (AP) — Thousands of tourists, pagans, druids and people simply yearning for the promise of spring marked the dawn of the shortest day of the year Saturday at the ancient Stonehenge...
Thousands meet at Stonehenge to celebrate winter solstice
6 days ago · Thousands of people including pagans, druids and dancers have gathered at the ancient Stonehenge monument for the winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year.
Stonehenge: All you need to know about Winter Solstice 2024
Dec 13, 2024 · The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year when the North Pole is tilted farthest from the Sun and heralds the return of longer days. The solstice celebration will coincide with the first sunrise following this astronomical event, just after 8am on December 21.