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equinoctial

/,ikwə'nɑkʃəl/

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noun
the great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles
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celestial equator equinoctial circle equinoctial line

type of:
great circle
relating to the vicinity of the equator
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relating to an equinox (when the lengths of night and day are equal)
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Definition that contains equinoctial

vernal equinox (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Pisces
autumnal equinox (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Virgo