Stonehenge awaits latter-day Druids' big event at summer solstice June 20-21

Stonehenge at summer solstice. Photo: English Heritage
Thousands of people will trek to Stonehenge to celebrate Summer Solstice this year, even more than usual because it is on a weekend. Many celebrants will arrive as early as 7 p..m. on Friday, June 20, and stay overnight on their blankets (no camping equipment or chairs allowed) until the Sun makes its appearance at 4:52 the next morning. There may be no visible sunrise if it's cloudy, as was the case last year, but you can be sure the...