In an obscure Arizona canyon, I saw ancient petroglyphs on cliff walls that are pierced by sunlight on the day of the summer solstice. They were no accident.

This year, the Summer Solstice arrived at 10:42 p.m. on June 20. The word “solstice” is derived from the Latin words sol (Sun ...

As the sun rose on the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, a crowd erupted in cheers at Stonehenge where the ...

As the sun rose Saturday on the longest day of the year, a crowd erupted in cheers at Stonehenge where the ancient monument ...

English Heritage’s Stonehenge director Steve Bax said: ‘It was fantastic to welcome around 4,500 people to Stonehenge this morning to celebrate winter solstice, and we were delighted that more ...

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) Facebook ...

A man lays hands on one of the stones during the winter Solstice celebrations at Stonehenge, England, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.

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. During sunrise at 8.09am ...

Stonehenge. Picture: Alamy A man wears a winter themed crown of of mistletoe and artificial lights as he takes part in the winter Solstice celebrations at Stonehenge. Picture: Alamy He told PA: "This ...