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One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.

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solstice

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solstice

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsɒl.stɪs/

Noun

One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.

Japanese Meaning

太陽が黄道上において天の赤道から最も離れた位置に達する現象。これにより、1年のうちで昼が最も長くなる（夏至）または最も短くなる（冬至）日のいずれかが生じる。

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

私たちは、太陽が天の赤道から最も遠くに達する日に古いストーンサークルに集まり、その瞬間を記念しました。

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One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.