Summer Solstice (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

Admin
noun Astronomy.
  1. the solstice on or about June 21st that marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
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. 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°
    Summer Solstice (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

    More Definitions