Phrases with «celestial equator»

The "celestial equator" is an imaginary line in the sky that is directly above the Earth's equator. It divides the sky into two equal halves, separating the northern and southern celestial hemispheres. Full definition

Sentences with «celestial equator»

  • Based on knowing these common proper motions and radial velocities, Alpha Centauri will continue to gradually brighten, passing just north of the Southern Cross or Crux, before moving northwest and up towards the present celestial equator and away from the galactic plane. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • Be aware that the star Vega resides quite far north of the celestial equator, so for that reason the Lyrid meteor shower favors the Northern Hemisphere. (earthsky.org)
  • Solstices happen when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator. (fieryfoodscentral.com)
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