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Noun celestial horizon has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebCelestial HorizonDescription:The celestial horizon refers to the imaginary boundary where the Earth's surface appears to meet the sky. It is the horizontal line that separates the visible portion of the celestial sphere from the part that remains hidden. Senses:
Usages:Popular:1. The sunset painted a beautiful array of colors across the celestial horizon. 2. Stargazers set up their telescopes to observe the planets that would soon rise above the celestial horizon. 3. The astronaut gazed toward the celestial horizon, admiring the Earth's curvature against the darkness of space. Local:1. The local mythology believes that celestial beings descend from the heavens when the moon is just above the celestial horizon. 2. The fishermen in the small coastal village use the position of stars above the celestial horizon to navigate their boats safely. 3. The locals often gather at the beach during summer nights, waiting for shooting stars to cross the celestial horizon. Explore related products on Amazon: | ||||
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