solstice in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Solstice refers to the two points in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest or shortest day of the year.
Crossword clues for solstice
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "solstice".
- Longest or shortest day of the year
- Sun's highest or lowest point in the sky
- Event marking summer or winter extremes
- Two annual celestial positions of the sun
- Turning point of daylight hours each year
Solstice sentence examples
- The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Many ancient cultures celebrated the winter solstice with festivals and rituals.
- As the solstice approached, the days grew noticeably longer and warmer.
- Astronomers often use the solstice to explain Earth's tilt and its effect on seasons.
- During the solstice, some people gather to witness the sunrise at ancient monuments like Stonehenge.