summer solstice
noun Astronomy.
the solstice on or about June 21st that marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Origin of summer solstice
First recorded in 1540–50
Words nearby summer solstice
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British Dictionary definitions for summer solstice
summer solstice
noun
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)
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°
Scientific definitions for summer solstice
summer solstice
[ sŭm′ər ]
See under solstice.