stellar day
English edit
Noun edit
stellar day (plural stellar days)
- (astronomy) The rotational period of Earth; the time in which Earth rotates exactly 360 degrees around its axis, measured relative to the stars (about 23 hours, 56 minutes, 4 seconds).
Usage notes edit
See the usage notes at sidereal day.
Synonyms edit
- (commonly) sidereal day
Translations edit
period of one rotation of Earth, measured relative to the stars
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