almucantar

/ˌælmjuːkæntər/

Definitions

1. noun

An imaginary horizontal line or circle on the celestial sphere, marking the apparent position of the sun or other celestial body at a given time.

“The almucantar of the rising sun is a useful tool for astronomers to calculate the time of sunrise.”

Synonyms

  • horizon
  • meridian

Antonyms

  • zenith