celestial equator
noun
: the great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles
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During early 2025 the moon's declination has its maximum range, from about 28.5 degrees north of the celestial equator to 28.5 degrees south.
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In the summer, the moon is closer to the celestial equator, as well as Earth's horizon due to the tilt of the planet's axis.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 24 May 2024
At this time, the sun moves above the equator, where the two elliptic points and the celestial equator connect.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 23 Sep. 2024
The spring equinox marks the moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator, heading northward.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2024
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In the summer, the moon is closer to the celestial equator, as well as Earth's horizon due to the tilt of the planet's axis.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 24 May 2024
At this time, the sun moves above the equator, where the two elliptic points and the celestial equator connect.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 23 Sep. 2024
The spring equinox marks the moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator, heading northward.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2024
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“Celestial equator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celestial%20equator. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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