HyperDic: apex_of_the_sun[s_way

English > 1 sense of the expression apex of the sun's way:
NOUNlocationapex of the sun's way, apex, solar apexthe point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
English > apex of the sun's way: 1 sense > noun 1, location
MeaningThe point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars.
Synonymsapex, solar apex
Part ofcelestial sphere, sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkinThe apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
Broadercelestial pointA point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)
OppositeantapexThe point opposite in direction from the solar apex
Spanishápex, ápice
Catalanàpex

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