Solstice is the moment Earth's tilt faces exactly directly towards or away from the Sun. The name is derived from Latin solstitium. During the year, the position of the Sun seen from Earth moves North and South. When it changes direction it stands still momentarily. So solstices are those moments of the year when the Sun reaches its southernmost or northernmost position, at the Tropic of Capricorn or Tropic of Cancer.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Happy Solstice Day
Solstice is the moment Earth's tilt faces exactly directly towards or away from the Sun. The name is derived from Latin solstitium. During the year, the position of the Sun seen from Earth moves North and South. When it changes direction it stands still momentarily. So solstices are those moments of the year when the Sun reaches its southernmost or northernmost position, at the Tropic of Capricorn or Tropic of Cancer.
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