Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Hour Angle.
Hour Angle - as a noun
The angular distance along the celestial equator from the observer's meridian to the hour circle of a given celestial body
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ha5Example Sentences
"The hour angle is a measurement of the position of a celestial object relative to a specific observer's meridian."
"Astronomers use hour angles to calculate the time at which a celestial event will occur."
"The hour angle of a star can be used to determine the observer's longitude."
"The hour angle of the Sun at noon is always zero."
"During the day, the hour angle of celestial objects continuously changes."
