solstice

IPA: sˈɔɫstɪs

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.

Examples of "solstice" in Sentences

But you are absolutely right, the summer solstice is the 21st.
Public nudity on the summer solstice is encouraged by your peers.
The word solstice comes from the Latin phrase for "sun stands still".
The summer solstice is a holiday that is celebrated throughout the northern hemisphere.
Winter solstice is a Chinese festival … on December 11, 2006 at 1: 32 pm | Reply PC Bitseach
Full moons are always high during winter and, indeed, the solstice is right around the corner on Dec. 21st.
The Welsh word for solstice translates as "the point of roughness," while the Talmud calls it "Tekufat Tevet,"
As we all probably know, technically, the solstice is the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.