Associations to the word «Solstice»

Wiktionary

SOLSTICE, 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.

Dictionary definition

SOLSTICE, noun. Either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator.

Wise words

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