noun
- either of the two times in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days
Usage: astronomy
Examples
- The summer solstice occurs around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Many ancient cultures built monuments aligned with the winter solstice.
- During the solstice, daylight hours are at their extreme.
- Stonehenge attracts thousands of visitors every summer solstice.
- The winter solstice marks the official beginning of winter.
- After the solstice, the days will gradually become longer.