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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ecliptic

/ˈɛklɪptɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does ecliptic mean?

noun

The apparent path of the Sun, Moon, or a planet across the sky, especially as seen from the Earth. A path or orbit, especially one that is curved or elliptical.

Example

"The ecliptic is the path that the Sun appears to follow in the sky over the course of a year."

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