The weather is getting better! The nights are getting lighter, and we’re all seemingly in a slightly improved mood because of it. Let’s take a look at when the Summer Solstice 2025 is.
What Is The Summer Solstice?
The summer solstice is an astronomical event that marks the longest day (& hence the shortest night) of the year. This also signifies the start of summer for the Northern Hemisphere. It is when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. It’s all due to the poles of the Earth and how the planet tilts towards the sun. If you are waiting for summer, this is when it begins! Although it is the longest day, it almost means it is the start of days drawing in and nights getting darker. A slight curse to the gift!
When Is The Summer Solstice 2025?
The Summer Solstice 2025 will take place on Saturday 21st June 2025, 3:41 am (GMT). This is the official start of the summer.
Summer Solstice 2025 Celebrations
There are a number of ways that the Summer Solstice 2025 is celebrated. You may have seen some of these on news coverage of the event. These include bonfires, gatherings and festivals. In many countries, the Summer Solstice is known as midsummer and is celebrated with feasts. Some people use yoga and meditation to connect with the sun’s energy and others perform rituals to honour the sun.
Perhaps the biggest celebration of the Summer Solstice 2025 here in the UK is at Stonehenge. The monument was built on the alignment of the midsummer sunrise (& also the midwinter sunset!). The sun rises behind the Heel Stone for the Summer Solstice 2025 – which is the ancient entrance to the stone circle. The Summer Solstice attracts thousands of people every year, including druids, pagans, local residents and tourists. They gather around the prehistoric stone circle, some worshipping the sun, others having communal fun, but all celebrating the Summer Solstice 2025.
Start Your Summer In Style
What have you got planned for the summer months? Are you heading away on holiday or planning some day trips around your work commitments? Whatever you have organsied, be sure to celebrate the start of summer with the Summer Solstice 2025.
