Solstice is derived from the Latin words sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still), meaning “the sun is standing still.” The ...

That’s because Saturday is the first day of astronomical winter, marked by the winter solstice, also known as winter equinox. When Is The Winter Solstice? If you like to be exact about these ...

Summary: The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and the winter solstice the longest night. This assembly is particularly suitable on, or near, the summer solstice - usually 21 June.

Iranian people celebrate Yaldā night, the night of the winter solstice by getting all the family together, at the house of the oldest person, and eat nuts, pomegranates and watermelons ...

around June 21 (commonly known as "Summer Solstice" for being the first day of summer and the longest day of the year) and December 21 (commonly known as "Winter Solstice" for being the first day ...