descending node
descending node · descending nodes
The point in an orbit at which a body passes the ecliptic plane going southThe point in an orbit at which a body passes the ecliptic plane going south.
Meaning
1 sensesThe point in an orbit at which a body passes the ecliptic plane going south.
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the point at which an orbit crosses the ecliptic plane going south
Forms
plural: descending nodes| Singular | descending node |
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Synonyms
1 synonymssouth node
Antonyms
2 antonymsascending nodenorth node