solstice

Meanings

• noun

  The longest or shortest day of the year, depending on the hemisphere, due to the tilt of the Earth's axis in relation to the sun.

  - "The summer solstice marks the beginning of longer days."
  - "The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year."

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Synonyms

sunstead

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Variants

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solstice , solstices

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Etymology

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From the Latin word solstitium, meaning 'sun standing still'.

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Trivia

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1. The summer solstice occurs around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and around December 21 in the Southern Hemisphere.

2. The ancient Romans believed that the solstices were caused by the gods Jupiter and Saturn.

3. The word solstice comes from the Latin words sol (sun) and stare (to stand).

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1. Equinox: The solstices and equinoxes are the four astronomical events caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the sun.

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Culture

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The solstice has been celebrated in various cultures throughout history. For instance, the ancient Egyptians celebrated the summer solstice as the birthday of the sun god Ra. In many Northern European cultures, the solstice was seen as a time for feasting and merrymaking.

How to Memorize "solstice"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the Earth's axis tilted towards or away from the sun, depending on the season, to understand the concept of a solstice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the solstice with the changing of the seasons and the length of the days.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Summer Solstice: Sun Stands Still' to remember which season has the longest day.

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