A circular orbit refers to the path that an object takes when it moves around another object in a perfectly round shape. It is like going around and around in a constant loop.
Sentences with «circular orbit»
Gravity, primarily from unseen dark matter, can hold the ring in a nearly circular orbit around the host galaxy. (members.nova.org)
For one thing, it traces a long, oval - shaped route around the sun, rather than a nearly circular orbit. (sciencenewsforstudents.org)
The planet has a highly circular orbit (e ~ 0). (members.nova.org)