n. either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
The winter solstice in the northern hemisphere comes just before Christmas.
The winter solstice in the northern hemisphere comes just before Christmas.
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How did the Anasazi Indians know precisely when the summer solstice had arrived?
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Do you know when winter solstice is?
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What does the summer solstice signify?
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The summer solstice is on or about June 21st.
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The winter solstice marks what time of the year?
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longest daylight; shortest daylight; turning point
equinox
2 syllables
sol-stice
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