Solstice
Noun
Definition: Either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the sun reaches its highest or lowest point at noon, marked by the longest and shortest days.
Example Sentences:
- The summer solstice occurs around June 21st, marking the longest day of the year.
- During the winter solstice, the northern hemisphere experiences its shortest day and longest night.
Noun
Definition: Either of the two times in a year (around June 21st and December 21st) when the sun's vertical rays are farthest away from the equator, resulting in the maximum inclination of Earth's axis.
Example Sentences:
- People celebrate the solstice by gathering at ancient sites aligned with the sun's movement.
- The winter solstice is associated with various cultural traditions and celebrations.
Noun
Definition: The point on a planet's orbit at which the sun is farthest from the equator in the sky.
Example Sentence:
- Mars experiences solstices due to its axial tilt, similar to Earth.
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