Summer solstice: Revellers greet sunrise on longest day of the year (opens original article in a new tab)

Revellers celebrated the summer solstice with sunrise events at Stonehenge and UK beaches, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

• Summer solstice occurs in Northern Hemisphere on Sunday, marking the longest day of the year.
• About 20,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to watch the sunrise aligned with the monument's design.
• People also participated in sunrise swims at UK beaches.