Definition of Summer Solstice in English :

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Summer Solstice meaning in English

Meaning of Summer Solstice in English

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Summer Solstice pronunciation in English

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Summer Solstice

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Noun

1. june 21, midsummer, summer solstice

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

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Summer Solstice

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noun
1. 
the time at which the sun is at its northernmost point in the sky (southernmost point in the S hemisphere), appearing at noon at its highest altitude above the horizon. It occurs about June 21 (December 22 in the S hemisphere)
2. astronomy
the point on the celestial sphere, opposite the winter solstice, at which the ecliptic is furthest north from the celestial equator. Right ascension: 6 hours; declination: 23.5°

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Summer Solstice

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Summer Solstice

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n.
1. In the Northern Hemisphere, the solstice that occurs on or about June 21.
2. In the Southern Hemisphere, the solstice that occurs on our about December 21.

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