Solstice(noun)
Either of the two times in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest or shortest day.
Hindi meaning:अयनांत
Synonyms: Sunstand, Solar turning point, Seasonal turning point, Astronomical turning point
Antonyms: Equinox, Vernal equinox, Autumnal equinox, Day-night balance
Example: The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Trick to remember: Solstice me sol means sun, so think of the sun stopping and turning at one special point in the year.
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