zodiacal
/zoʊˈdaɪəkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the zodiac, the band of the sky divided into twelve signs that are used in astrology.
- Many ancient cultures studied the zodiacal belt to track seasonal changes.
- Her zodiacal sign is Leo, which is associated with the sun and fire.
- The zodiacal constellations appear to move across the sky throughout the year.
- Relating to the faint glow of sunlight scattered by interplanetary dust in the solar system, called zodiacal light.
- Astronomers study zodiacal light to learn about dust particles in space.
- The zodiacal glow was visible in the eastern sky before dawn.
- On a clear night away from city lights, you can sometimes see the zodiacal light just after sunset.
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