first point of Aries

proper noun

A point on the celestial sphere where the sun crosses the celestial equator on northward equinox.

Meanings

proper nounthe first point of Aries
  1. astronomyA point on the celestial sphere where the sun crosses the celestial equator on northward equinox.
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