analemma

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˌænəˈlɛmə/

Noun

analemma noun

An egg-shaped or figure-eight curve that results when the Sun's position in the sky is plotted out over the year at the same hour of mean solar time every day.

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Synonyms

sundial tutulemma mean sun ecliptic sun line sunline solar time parapegma sun-synchronous orbit diurnal arc solar apex apparent time solar calendar isohel ephemeris zodiac

Associated

declination sunrise plotted diagram celestial sunset horizon latitude orbit loop rises

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