The act of setting (of a luminary); the apparent descent of the heavenly bodies towards the horizon at the close of their diurnal period. Now only p…
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| 释义 | the world > the universe > heavenly body > movement of heavenly bodies > [noun] > set (9) setc1386 The act of setting (of a luminary); the apparent descent of the heavenly bodies towards the horizon at the close of their diurnal period. Now only p… descensiona1398 Astrology and (esp. formerly) Astronomy. The setting, or descent below the horizon, of a celestial object; an instance of this. Chiefly in oblique… settinga1400 The sinking of a heavenly body towards and below the horizon; the quarter or direction in which a heavenly body sets. Also, the fall of night or… resconsing1503 The setting of a celestial object; = setting, n.1 10a. declination?1504 A sinking into a lower position; descent towards setting; = declining, n. 4. Obsolete. fall1549 The setting of the sun, the stars, etc. See also sunfall, n. Chiefly somewhat archaic in later use. retreat1601 Astronomy. The seasonal passing of a constellation or star from visibility. Obsolete. rare. obit1656 The setting of a celestial object. Obsolete. rare. Subcategories:— quarter or direction (1) |
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