ecliptic

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/ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/ English

Definitions

noun

The apparent annual path of the Sun in the sky. More accurately, it is the intersection of the celestial sphere with the plane of the ecliptic, which is the geometric plane containing the mean orbit of the Earth around the Sun.
A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe, used for illustrating and solving astronomical problems.

adjective

Relating to an eclipse or the ecliptic.

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Synonyms

intersects celestial equator zodiac ecliptic plane equator equinoctial hour circle equinox vertical circle epicycle latitude equinoctial circle plane of ecliptic midcircle celestial sphere equinoxial

Associated

nutation palomar obliquity draconic eccentricity retrograde albedo ophiuchus lunisolar roble precession sidereal

Rhymes

cryptic triptych apocalyptic liptak

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