Hour circle

Hour circle

A Great Circle perpendicular to the Celestial Equator and which passes through a particular body in space.

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hour circle

Astronomy; Mars

A great circle of the celestial sphere passing through the celestial poles and a celestial body or the vernal equinox. An hour circle moves with the body as the celestial sphere ...

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Astrology; General astrology

A Great Circle perpendicular to the Celestial Equator and which passes through a particular body in space.

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trine

Astrology; General astrology

An aspect of 120◦, usually occurs between planets in the signs of one element (Fire, Air, Earth, Water). It is considered to be harmonious, its key words are smooth and easy. A ...

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Astrology; General astrology

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Astrology; General astrology

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opposition

Astrology; General astrology

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Astrology; General astrology

Winter solstice occurs on December, 21. Astrologically it is the time when the Sun is in the first degree of Capricorn.

summer solstice

Astrology; General astrology

Summer solstice occurs on June 21 each year. Astrologically it is the time when the Sun reaches the first degree of Cancer.

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