Solstice

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The sun enters the position known as the Solstice on the 21st, when it achieves its most Southerly position of the year in relation to the celestial equator.

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  • The King of Didion and his family will begin their progress upriver from Holt Mallburn on the day after the Solstice, as they do every year. —  May, Julian - Boreal Moon 2 - Ironcrown Moon
  • We should be celebrating the Summer Solstice, our Light and our endless supply of Solar energy —  newmatilda.com - Comments
  • At least Winter Solstice is an actual reason to celebrate. —  O'DonnellWeb
  • Celebrity Solstice -- will be joined by Celebrity Equinox
  • The sun enters the position known as the Solstice on the 21st, when it achieves its most Southerly position of the year in relation to the celestial equator. —  The Digital Journalist
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