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The solstice is the two times in the year when the sun reaches its highest and lowest points. These coincide with the beginning of summer and winter.

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Definition of equinox and solstice in Antarctica?

The definition of equinox and solstice in Antarctica is the same as it is anywhere on earth. Notably, however, Antarctica's seasons are exactly reversed from those in the Northern Hemisphere. For example, the shortest day in Antarctica is June 21, the first day of winter, and the longest day is December, the first day of summer.


The two types of solstice you have?

summer solstice and winter solstice


What is the definition of soltice?

A solstice is an astronomical event that occurs twice a year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year. The two solstices are the summer solstice (around June 21st) and the winter solstice (around December 21st), marking the beginning of summer and winter, respectively.


How many solstices happen in one year?

two The June solstice is the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere. The December solstice is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere and the summer solstice in the southern hemisphere.


What is the time of year when the sun is the northern most point on the ecliptic?

solstice


What is another name for the Summer Solstice?

Another name for the Summer Solstice is Midsummer.


Who experiences the summer solstice the same day you experiences the winter solstice?

That depends on whether you are in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. If you are in the Northern, then your winter solstice is the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. If you are in the Southern, then your winter solstice is the summer solstice for everyone in the Northern Hemisphere.


When is the solstice?

The winter solstice is on December 21st.


What are the dates for the summer solstice and the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere?

June 21 or 22 for the summer solstice and December 21 or 22 for the winter solstice.


Which solstice is in may?

None. The Vernal Equinox is in March and the Summer Solstice is in June. There is no solstice or equinox in May.


Would a summer solstice enjoy a winter solstice?

no


What solstice occurs in June?

The summer northern solstice.