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solstice

[sol-stis, sohl-] / ˈsɒl stɪs, ˈsoʊl- /


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As we approach the summer solstice on 21 June in the northern hemisphere, the Sun will be at its highest in the sky.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

In the Northern Hemisphere, the June solstice marks the official beginning of astronomical summer.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 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

After the winter solstice this past weekend, every day brings a little more sunlight.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

Toward the end of our second day on the train, June 13, eight days before the summer solstice, we passed through spine golden hills and over the Mississippi River into St. Louis.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan




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