CEFR C1

lunistice

noun

Meaning

The point at which the moon reaches its most northern or southern declination in its orbit, occurring twice each lunar cycle.

Examples

The upcoming lunistice will be visible shortly after midnight.
Astronomers track the precise timing of each lunistice to study lunar motion.

Synonyms: lunar standstill

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lunistice (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈluːnɪstɪs/

Definition

The point at which the moon reaches its most northern or southern declination in its orbit, occurring twice each lunar cycle.

Examples

The upcoming lunistice will be visible shortly after midnight.
Astronomers track the precise timing of each lunistice to study lunar motion.
During the lunistice, the moon appears to pause its northward or southward movement in the sky.

Synonyms of lunistice

Words with a similar meaning to lunistice:

lunar standstill

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