meridian angle

meridian angle

noun Astronomy.
the angle, measured eastward or westward through 180°, between the celestial meridian of an observer and the hour circle of a celestial body.
Compare hour angle.
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Meridian angle is always a great word to know.
So is solstice. Does it mean:
either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator that takes place about June 21 and about December 22
the angular distance of a heavenly body above the horizon
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