(astronomy) A point on the celestial sphere where the sun reaches the northernmost point on June solstice.

(astronomy) A point on the celestial sphere where the sun crosses the celestial equator on September equinox.

(astronomy) A point on the celestial sphere where the sun reaches the southernmost point on December solstice.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of come off

The discrepancy between two kinds of solar time: the apparent solar time, which directly tracks the motion of the Sun, and mean solar time, which tracks a theoretical "mean" Sun with noons 24 hours apart.

plural of sign of contradiction

(theology) In Catholic theology, someone who, upon manifesting holiness, is subject to extreme opposition, traditionally supposed to point to the presence of the divine.

(uncommon) Alternative form of Festival of Lights (“Divali”).

plural of Doctor of Humane Letters

A degree that is almost always conferred as an honorary degree, usually to those who have distinguished themselves in areas other than science, government, literature or religion.