ecliptic
The origin and history of ecliptic.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin eclīptica. So named because an eclipse can occur only when the Moon lies on this plane.
The origin and history of ecliptic.
Borrowed from Latin eclīptica. So named because an eclipse can occur only when the Moon lies on this plane.
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