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Ecliptic
Meaning
Noun
●
In Astronomy:
The
great circle
on the
celestial sphere
that is the
mean
apparent
path
of the
sun
as
viewed
from the earth.
●
In Astronomy:
Also, the
plane
in which this
great circle
lies.
●
In Geometry:
A
great circle
drawn
on a
terrestrial
globe
, used for
illustrating
and
solving
astronomical
problems.
Adj
●
Relating to an
eclipse
or the ecliptic.
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