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Solstice
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Astronomy:
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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Origin
solstice
English
solstitium
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Antonyms
Equinox
Related
Equinox
Easter
Supermoon
Midsummer
Summer
Sunrise
Moon
Equator
Christmas
Festivities
Twilight
Midwinter
Festival
Celebration
Winter
Season
Sun
Autumn
January
Spring
Equinoxes
Holiday
Sunset
Weather
Curse
Thanksgiving
Event
Full Moon
Vernal Equinox
Spring Equinox
Autumnal Equinox
New Moon
Harvest Festival
Winter Festival
Spring Festival
Waxing Moon
Autumn Equinox
Celestial Equator
Solar Eclipse
Lunisolar Calendar
Lunar Eclipse
North Pole
Northern Hemisphere
Meteor Shower
Christmas Season
Rainy Season
Northeast Monsoon
March Equinox
Lunar Cycle
South Pole
Festival Of Lights
Fourth Of July
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