Meaning | (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic. |
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Synonym | equinox |
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Category | astronomy, uranology | The branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole |
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Narrower | autumnal equinox | (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Virgo |
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vernal equinox | (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Pisces |
Broader | celestial point | A point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere) |
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Spanish | equinoccio, punto equinoccial |
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Catalan | equinocci |
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