EQUINOCTIAL CIRCLE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Equinoctial Circle.
Equinoctial Circle - as a noun
The great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
celestial equatorequinoctialequinoctial lineExample Sentences
"The equinoctial circle is an imaginary circle on the celestial sphere representing the intersection of the celestial equator with the celestial sphere."
"The equinoctial circle is an important concept in astronomy and is used to define the positions of celestial objects."
"The equinoctial circle divides the celestial sphere into two equal halves, known as the northern and southern celestial hemispheres."
"The equinoctial circle shifts slightly each year due to the precession of Earth's axis."
"The equinoctial circle is also known as the equator of the celestial sphere."
