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Descending Node.
Descending Node - as a noun
The point at which an orbit crosses the ecliptic plane going south
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
ascending nodeExample Sentences
"The satellite's descending node is the point in its orbit where it crosses the equatorial plane from north to south."
"Astronomers use the coordinates of the ascending and descending nodes to determine when an object will pass through a specific point in its orbit."
"The descending node of the spacecraft's orbit was calculated to occur over the Pacific Ocean."
"During a lunar eclipse, the Moon passes through its descending node and aligns with the Earth and Sun."
"The descending node is an important reference point for mapping out the trajectory of a satellite."
