annual summer solstice.

Solstice sunrise at Stonehenge


STONEHENGE: The sun rises behind the Stonehenge monument in England, during the summer solstice shortly after 4.52am.
STONEHENGE: Revellers attend the annual summer solstice.
LONGEST DAY: Sun rises over the ancient stones at Stonehenge in Wiltshire.
SUMMER SOLSTICE: A Druid walks past the ancient standing stones at Stonehenge.

STONEHENGE: People raise their hands meditating during the summer solstice shortly after 4.52am at the Stonehenge monument in England.
SUMMER SOLSTICE: The sun rises over the ancient stones of Stonehenge.
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About 20,000 people crowded the prehistoric site on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, southern England, to see the sunrise at 4.52am following an annual all-night party.

The annual pilgrimage marks the northern hemisphere's longest day of the year.


The Heel Stone, just outside the main circle, aligns with the rising sun.


Police described the event as one of the safest in years, although 34 people were arrested for minor drug offences.


Peter Carson from English Heritage told the BBC said: "It has been quieter this year but it's been a great solstice.


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