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summer solstice 1. 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) 2. 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° summer solstice [′səm·ər ′säl·stəs] (astronomy) The sun's position on the ecliptic when it reaches its greatest northern declination. Also known as first point of Cancer. The date, about June 21, on which the sun has its greatest northern declination. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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During both the winter and summer solstices, the sun's position on the celestial sphere reaches its greatest distance above or below the celestial equator. About this same bas-relief, can one really consider, along with the author, that the position of shafts of sunlight during the winter and summer solstices is very useful in identifying some of the mythological characters? There are altars for worship, a sweat lodge for a dozen or more, and a fire pit at the site, where descendants of the Chumash celebrate the naming of an infant, the spring and autumn equinoxes, the winter and summer solstices and other sacred occasions. |
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