summer solstice

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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

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vacation, summertime, heat, midsummer

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°

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summer solstice

[sŭm′ər]

See under solstice.