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= Solstice
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The term "solstice" refers to two specific points in the 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. These events occur twice a year: 1. **Summer Solstice**: This occurs around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and marks the longest day of the year, when the sun is at its highest point. In the Southern Hemisphere, this date corresponds to the winter solstice.