equinoctial point

Other forms: equinoctial points

Definitions of equinoctial point
  1. noun
    (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
    synonyms: equinox
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    types:
    vernal equinox
    (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Pisces
    autumnal equinox
    (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Virgo
    type of:
    celestial point
    a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)
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