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solstice

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


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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

The winter season starts on the winter solstice, around 21 December, and ends on the spring equinox, around 20 March.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 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

Like the tourists at the solstice today, visitors came to this empire of appearances to be dazzled and awed.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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