ecliptic.
The great circle on the celestial sphere that is the mean apparent path of the sun as viewed from the earth.
Meaning & usage
The great circle on the celestial sphere that is the mean apparent path of the sun as viewed from the earth.
The plane in which this great circle lies.
A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe, used for illustrating and solving astronomical problems.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Latin eclīptica. So named because an eclipse can occur only when the Moon lies on this plane.
Relating to an eclipse or the ecliptic.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English ecliptik, from Latin eclīpticus, from Ancient Greek ἐκλειπτικός (ekleiptikós).
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