Use the word solstice in a sentence?

Answer 1

"After the long winter, people were looking forward to the coming of the vernal equinox and warmer weather."

"On the equinox, the days and nights are of equal length across the planet."

Answer 2

There is an equinox in March every year.

In the Southern Hemisphere the spring equinox is in September, whereas it is in March in the northern hemisphere.

Answer 3

I am buying these candles for my family's upcoming celebration of the winter solstice.

This year's winter solstice should prove to be most interesting.