ecliptic

Definition of ecliptic

e`clip´tic   Pronunciation: ė`klĭp´tĭk
n.1.(Astron.) A great circle of the celestial sphere, making an angle with the equinoctial of about 23° 28´. It is the apparent path of the sun, or the real path of the earth as seen from the sun.
2.(Geog.) A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe, making an angle of 23° 28´ with the equator; - used for illustrating and solving astronomical problems.
a.1.Pertaining to the ecliptic; as, the ecliptic way.
2.Pertaining to an eclipse or to eclipses.
Lunar ecliptic limit
(Astron.) the space of 12° on the moon's orbit from the node, within which, if the moon happens to be at full, it will be eclipsed.
Solar ecliptic limit
the space of 17° from the lunar node, within which, if a conjunction of the sun and moon occur, the sun will be eclipsed.

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