solstice
/ˈsɔɫstɪs/
the point at which the sun reaches its highest or lowest point; a turning point
solstice in a sentence
“The winter solstice marked the start of longer days.”
Origin of solstice
Latin sol (sun) + sistere (to stand still)
Related Words
equinoctial
relating to an equinox; having equal day and night
heliacal
relating to or near the sun; rising just before sunrise
crepuscular
relating to twilight; dim or resembling twilight
lunar
relating to the moon; influenced by or resembling the moon
solar
relating to or determined by the sun
lunatic
mentally ill; wildly foolish or impractical