stellar day
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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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