solstice
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Midsummer Day, a celebration of the summer solstice in Sweden, lands on June 20—the same day Sweden takes on the Netherlands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The events will include bat nights, fungi and birdsong events and a summer solstice celebration, in the hopes of highlighting Salisbury's rich natural environment.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Because Earth's axis is tilted relative to its orbit, areas outside the tropics experience one yearly peak in solar radiation near the summer solstice.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Krampus likely evolved from older, pre-Christian deities, just as Christmas absorbed solstice and midwinter customs, the author explained.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025
Somehow, I knew what time it was: early morning, June 21, the day of the summer solstice.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing solstice
The Lightning Thief
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Oh, My Stars! A Solstice Sampler
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