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lunar day

 

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Noun lunar day has 1 sense
  1. lunar day - the period of time taken for the moon to make one full rotation on its axis (about 27.3 sidereal days)
    --1 is a kind of
    day

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Lunar Day

A lunar day refers to the period of time it takes for the Moon to complete one rotation on its axis. It is equivalent to approximately 24 hours and 50 minutes.

Usage:

1. Noun: In astronomy, a lunar day is often used to determine the length of a day on the Moon, which differs from a day on Earth.

Example sentence: The lunar day on the Moon lasts for about 29.5 Earth days, as the Moon rotates much slower than Earth.

2. Noun: In astrology, a lunar day is considered to be the period of time between two successive appearances of the Moon in the same sign of the zodiac.

Example sentence: According to astrologers, the lunar day when the Moon is in Aries is believed to be a time of increased energy and assertiveness.

3. Adjective: The term lunar day can also be used as an adjective to describe anything related to or characteristic of the Moon.

Example sentence: My daughter loves reading books about lunar exploration and the mysteries of the lunar day.

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