Welcoming the longest day at Stonehenge, in photos

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Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
A reveler touches a stone at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
A reveler touches a stone at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
A reveller at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
A reveller at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
A reveler at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
A reveler at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
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7:47 PM on Saturday, June 20

By ALBERTO PEZZALI

LONDON (AP) — Thousands gathered before dawn at Stonehenge to welcome the summer solstice, celebrating the year’s longest day with music, dancing and quiet reflection as the sun rose over the ancient stone circle.

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