climax
nounThe highest or most intense point in a sequence, especially in a story.
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nounEither of the two annual times when the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator, with day and night approximately equal in length.
Annual crossing of the celestial equator
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juncture
nounA particular point in time, especially one requiring a decision.
solstice
nounEither annual point when the Sun reaches its greatest apparent northern or southern position relative to the equator.
Annual solar turning point
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