noun
R
The imaginary line around the sky that the Sun appears to follow as Earth orbits the Sun.
During the year, the Sun's position changes as it moves along the ecliptic.
R
The apparent path of the Sun against the stars as seen from Earth.
Astrologers consider positions of planets relative to the ecliptic when casting horoscopes.
translation
The imaginary line around the sky that the Sun appears to follow as Earth orbits the Sun.; The apparent path of the Sun against the stars as seen from Earth.
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Plural
ecliptics