Hour Angle
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing
Framework senses
- §1
- the angular distance along the celestial equator from the observer's meridian to the hour circle of a given celestial body
- §2
- (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing