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Celestial Equator.
Celestial Equator - as a noun
The great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equinoctial22equinoctial circleequinoctial lineExample Sentences
"The celestial equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres."
"The celestial equator is the projection of the Earth's equator onto the celestial sphere."
"The celestial equator appears as a circle when projected onto a star chart."
"Stars near the celestial equator are visible from both the northern and southern hemispheres."
"The celestial equator moves as the Earth's axial tilt changes throughout the year."
