azimuth

/ˈæzɪməθ, ˈæzɪmʌθ/

Definitions

1. noun

An angular distance, measured clockwise from true north, of a celestial body or object in the sky from an observer’s location.

“The astronomer measured the azimuth of the star to determine its position in the night sky.”

Synonyms

  • bearing
  • orientation

Antonyms

  • sundown