stellar day

English

Noun

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

See the usage notes at sidereal day.

Synonyms

(commonly) sidereal day

Translations

period of one rotation of Earth, measured relative to the stars

Dutch: sterrendag m
Finnish: tähtivuorokausi (fi)

See also

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