ecliptic

[US]/ɪˈklɪptɪk/
[UK]/ɪˈklɪptɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.relating to the ecliptic or eclipses
n.the plane of the Earth's orbit around the Sun
Word Forms
Pluralecliptics

Phrases & Collocations

ecliptic plane

ecliptic coordinates

ecliptic longitude

ecliptic latitude

ecliptic motion

ecliptic north

ecliptic south

ecliptic intersection

ecliptic circle

ecliptic system

Example Sentences

the ecliptic is the apparent path of the sun across the sky.

astrologers often refer to the ecliptic when interpreting horoscopes.

the planets move along the ecliptic plane in our solar system.

during a solar eclipse, the moon passes between the earth and the ecliptic.

the ecliptic coordinates help astronomers locate celestial objects.

the tilt of the earth's axis affects the position of the ecliptic.

understanding the ecliptic is crucial for studying seasonal changes.

the ecliptic intersects with the celestial equator at two points.

many constellations lie along the ecliptic in the night sky.

solar and lunar eclipses occur when the sun, earth, and moon align along the ecliptic.

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