Meaning Of The Word Winter solstice

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Winter solstice Meaning

Winter solstice Definition
Winter solstice Definition

What's The Definition Of Winter solstice?

winter solstice in American English
the solstice on or about December 21st that marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere

winter solstice in British English
noun: the time at which the sun is at its southernmost point in the sky (northernmost point in the S hemisphere) appearing at noon at its lowest altitude above the horizon. It occurs about December 22 (June 21 in the S hemisphere)

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