Ecliptic
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What Does Ecliptic Mean?
- 黄道
- 黄道带
Ecliptic Pronunciation
/ɪˈklɪptɪk/
Ecliptic Definition
noun
Definition
The great circle on the celestial sphere that is the apparent path of the sun among the stars.
In ZH
在天球上的大圆，太阳在星星之间的表观路径。
How to Use Ecliptic in a Sentence
- The ecliptic is tilted about 23.5 degrees from the celestial equator.
- During the equinoxes, the sun crosses the ecliptic.
- Astrologers often use the ecliptic as a reference for celestial bodies.
- The zodiac signs are based on the divisions of the ecliptic.
- Understanding the ecliptic is important for astronomy.