ˈsɔlstɪs n. 1
either of
the times
when the
sun is
furthest from the
equator. 2 the
point in
its ecliptic reached by the sun at a solstice. øsummer solstice the
time at
which the sun is furthest
north from the equator,
about 21
June in the
northern hemisphere.
winter solstice the time at which the sun is furthest
south from the equator, about 22 Dec. in the northern hemisphere. øøsolstitial adj. [ME f. OF f. L solstitium f.
sol sun + sistere stitmake stand]