The two points where the tropics meet the ecliptic, in longitude 90° and 270°.
·adj Of or pertaining to a solstice. II. Solstitial ·adj Happening at a solstice; ·esp. (with refer...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
See reef-points. ♦ Armed at all points, is when a man is defended by armour cap-à-pie. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
A great circle passing through the poles and solstitial points. ...
The general name by which the north, east, south, and west rhumbs of the horizon are distinguished. ...
See ecliptic. ...
Small flat pieces of plaited cordage or soft rope, tapering from the middle towards each end, whose ...
Those points in a planet's orbit in which, as viewed from the earth, it appears to have no motion am...
The principal details of duty, which ought to be executed with zeal and alacrity. ...
Practical in every particular. ...
The equinoctial and solstitial points; namely, the commencement of Aries and Libra, and of Cancer an...