colongitude

/kɒˈlɒŋɡɪˌtuːd/; /kɒˈlɒŋɡɪˌtjuːd/

Definitions

1. noun

The angle between a celestial object and the observer’s meridian, as measured from the observer’s zenith.

“The colongitude of the full moon was at 10 degrees, which made it visible in the early evening.”

Synonyms

  • longitude
  • solar hour angle

Antonyms

  • meridian