Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

solar-calendar

Noun

ˈsoʊ.lər ˈkæl.ən.dər

Definition

A calendar that is based on the solar year, typically organized around the Earth’s revolutions around the Sun.

Examples

The Gregorian calendar is a widely used solar calendar.
In a solar calendar, each year corresponds to the time taken by the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun.
Farmers often rely on a solar calendar to determine the best times for planting and harvesting crops.

Meaning

The solar calendar measures time in relation to the Earth’s orbit around the Sun, focusing on the seasons and the positions of celestial bodies in the sky.