solstice

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/ˈsɒl.stɪs/ English

Definitions

noun

One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.

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Synonyms

sunstead winter midwinter winter solstice summer solstice june solstice equinox december solstice northern solstice southern solstice solstitial colure equinoxe vernal point equinoctial colure southward equinox vernal equinox autumnal equinox

Associated

malbec autumnal samhain stonehenge meridian tropic capricorn declination precession midsummer

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