selenodesy

/sɛlɛnoʊˈdeɪsi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the eclipses of the Sun and Moon

“The ancient Greeks made significant contributions to the field of selenodesy.”

2. noun

The study of the Moon’s eclipses or the eclipsing of the Moon

“Selenodesy is a crucial aspect of astronomy for predicting lunar eclipses.”

Synonyms

  • eclipse science
  • lunar astronomy