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What is the correct definition of solstice?

Asked by Coulter, Last updated: Apr 12, 2024

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John Smith

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Answered Nov 02, 2016

A solstice occurs when the earth is at its greatest tilt either toward or away from the sun. In the Northern hemisphere Winter solstice is in December and the summer solstice is in June.

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