Solstice Collection

Longest Day at Stonehenge, Wiltshire
People gathering at Stonehenge, Wiltshire on the longest day of the year, on or near 21 June 1912. This photograph shows a daybreak pilgrimage by members of The Universal Bond of the Sons of Men

Scene from Shakespeares Midsummer Nights Dream
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, A Midsummer Nights Dream (Act II, Scene ii), in which Puck drops a love potion into the sleeping Titanias eyes

UK, Wales, Angelesey. Ancient burial chamber of Bryn Celli Ddu, c. 2000BC, a CADW Welsh Heritage Site. The carved stone standing outside is a replica

Comparative Orbits
A diagram of the relative orbit distances of planets in the Solar System and the variable light hitting the Earth during different seasons

Stonehenge viewed from above, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England

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Ancient Druidic ceremony at Stonehenge, with the stones hung with curtains depicting serpents
FLO4622963 Ancient Druidic ceremony at Stonehenge, with the stones hung with curtains depicting serpents. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

An engraving depicting Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, 19th century
5310645 An engraving depicting Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1832); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An impression of Stonehenge as it would be if restored, 19th century
5311357 An impression of Stonehenge as it would be if restored, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1896); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England
3118997 Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England)

Midsummer's Eve. Sick People Asleep upon the Grave of St. Helena at Tisvilde, 1847. Creator: Jorgen Sonne
Midsummer's Eve. Sick People Asleep upon the Grave of St. Helena at Tisvilde, 1847

Midsummer Night at Tisvilde Beach, 1886. Creator: Julius Paulsen
Midsummer Night at Tisvilde Beach, 1886

The Whipala (Andean flag) is seen at the Tiahuanaco ruins the day that marks the winter
The " Whipala" (Andean flag) is seen at the Tiahuanaco ruins the day that marks the winter solstice, Bolivia June 21, 2018. REUTERS/David Mercado

Museum of Contempory Art and Sydney Harbour Bridge illumiated with projections and lasers during Sydney Solstice celebrations, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge illumiated with coloured lights and lasers during Sydney Solstice celebrations, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney Opera House and skyline illumiated with projections and lasers during Sydney Solstice celebrations, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney Opera House illuminated with lasers and projections during Vivid Sydney festival, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Stonehenge dawn DP149750
Stonehenge, Stonehenge Down, Amesbury, Wiltshire. The suns rays glinting through the opening in a trilithon

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Stonehenge, Stonehenge Down, Amesbury, Wiltshire. Mounted hand coloured print of Stonehenge titled, Sunrise on Midsummer Morning, showing figures around the henge monument. Dated around 1930

Stonehenge at sunrise, Wiltshire, England

A long exposure picture of the Kokino megalithic observatory is seen during summer solstice celebration in Kumanovo June 21, 2013

The Moon is engulfed in the Earths shadow as it nears the peak of a rare winter solstice total lunar eclipse as viewed through a telescope from Palm Beach Gardens December 21, 2010

People attend a party held during the night of San Juan bonfire on the beach of Playa de
People attend a party held during the night of the San Juan bonfire on the beach of Playa de Poniente in Gijon June 24, 2013

People celebrate the summer solstice at the Kokino megalithic observatory near the city
People celebrate the summer solstice at the Kokino megalithic observatory, near the city of Kumanovo, Macedonia June 21, 2016. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilvovski TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England

UK, England, Wiltshire, Stonehenge, Summer Solstice Celebrations

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Fremont Solstice Parade Date: 13/08/2010

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Ireland, Newgrange. Newgrange Passage Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Date: 23/01/2007

Druid Festival at Maennelstein, Alsace, illustration from Histoire d Alsace, c. 1915 (colour litho)
CHT221398 Druid Festival at Maennelstein, Alsace, illustration from Histoire d Alsace, c.1915 (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Pongol festival, India, from Voyage aux Indes, Orientales et la Chine
STC175866 Pongol festival, India, from Voyage aux Indes, Orientales et la Chine, by Pierre Sonnerat, engraved by Poisson, published 1782 (colour engraving) by Sonnerat

Ancient Druidic ceremony at Stonehenge, with the stones hung with curtains depicting serpents. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Festival of the summer solstice, ancient Peru (chromolitho)
972245 Festival of the summer solstice, ancient Peru (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of the summer solstice, ancient Peru)

Horn Dance, Abbots Bromley 1899
Four of the performers, English folk dance dating back to the Middle Ages in Abbots Bromley. Most wear spotted breeches of uniform pattern

The Seasons (engraving)
2802024 The Seasons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seasons. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Orbite de la Revolution annuelle de la Terre autour du Soleil avec l
2655280 Orbite de la Revolution annuelle de la Terre autour du Soleil avec l indication des Saisons (no. 2), from Tableaux du Systeme Planetaire, pub

El Castillo and the Nunnery (photo)
XBP232349 El Castillo and the Nunnery (photo) by Mayan (10th Century); Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Midsummer Dance, 1897 (oil on canvas)
3937476 Midsummer Dance, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 140x98 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

The Festival of Pongal (chromolitho)
961361 The Festival of Pongal (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Festival of Pongal. Days of the Hindu year)

Native American shields - shield with star symbol, Soyaluna shield with unknown symbol
980385 Native American shields - shield with star symbol, Soyaluna shield with unknown symbol, symbolic sun shield (colour litho) by American School

Watching the midsummer sunrise from the Eiffel Tower, Paris (colour litho)
3097507 Watching the midsummer sunrise from the Eiffel Tower, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

ZODIAC SPRING SOLSTICE
The sky as it appeared at the Spring Solstice 2500 BC, at the time of the Golden Fleece voyage; some of the Argonauts are depicted along with their ship and the Zodiac signs Date: circa 1700

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Peru, Cusco, Sacsayhuaman, Inti Raymi the Inca festival of the winter Solstice on June 24 with crowds gathered along the walls

The Lights of Oslo and the Harbor on a Summer Night, Norway, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Lights of Oslo and the Harbor on a Summer Night, Norway, c1930s. During the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun is visible during the night. From " Tour of the World"

The Midnight Sun, Reyjavik Harbor, Iceland, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Midnight Sun, Reyjavik Harbor, Iceland, c1930s. During the summer solstice, normally the 21st of June the sun sets just before midnight. From " Tour of the World"

Midnight Sun at Hammerfest, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Midnight Sun at Hammerfest, 1914. The Midnight Sun occurs during summer in places north of the Arctic Circle. From " Norge - Turistruter I 65 Billeder"

The Midnight Sun, 1914. Creator: Unknown
The Midnight Sun, 1914. Occurs during summer in places north of the Arctic Circle. From " Norge - Turistruter I 65 Billeder". [Mittet & Co, Kunstforlag - Kristania, 1914]

Festin a L Honneur du Soleil, le jour du grand Ramy, 1723. Creator: Bernard Picart
Festin a L Honneur du Soleil, le jour du grand Ramy, 1723. Feast in honour of the Sun, the day of the great Ramy. The Inti Raymi (Quechua for sun festival)

El Castillo, view from the Temple of Warriors, showing Chacmool (photo)
XBP343647 El Castillo, view from the Temple of Warriors, showing Chacmool (photo) by Mayan; Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

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"Embracing the Solstice: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Spectacles" As the sun reaches its zenith, Stonehenge stands tall on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England. This iconic monument becomes a sacred stage for the longest day of the year, drawing visitors from far and wide to witness the mesmerizing solstice sunrise. The ancient burial chamber of Bryn Celli Ddu in Anglesey, Wales transports us back to c. 2000BC when our ancestors celebrated this celestial event with reverence. Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream captures the enchantment surrounding this magical time as love potions and mischievous fairies intertwine under moonlit skies. Exploring comparative orbits reminds us that solstices occur due to Earth's tilt on its axis, marking significant transitions between seasons. In Sydney, Australia, modern interpretations take center stage during events like Sydney Solstice and Vivid Sydney festival. The Museum of Contemporary Art and Sydney Harbour Bridge come alive with vibrant projections illuminating both history and creativity. Colored lights dance across the iconic bridge while lasers transform it into a dazzling spectacle. Not too far away, at Circular Quay lies another architectural marvel - the Sydney Opera House - adorned with mesmerizing laser displays and breathtaking projections during Vivid Sydney festival. These captivating visuals paint an ethereal picture against the city skyline as darkness gives way to artistic brilliance. Returning once more to Stonehenge at dawn or sunset unveils a profound connection between past and present generations who gather here in awe of nature's wonders. As rays of sunlight pierce through ancient stones casting shadows upon hallowed ground, we are reminded that solstices have always held immense significance throughout human history. Whether witnessing these celestial phenomena at Stonehenge or embracing contemporary celebrations in cities like Sydney; solstices continue to captivate our imagination by bridging ancient traditions with modern spectacles – uniting humanity under one shared sky.