"colongitude" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: colongitudes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} colongitude (plural colongitudes)
  1. (astronomy) The longitude of the morning terminator (division between illuminated and dark regions) on the Moon, as measured in degrees westward from the prime meridian. Categories (topical): Astronomy
    Sense id: en-colongitude-en-noun-CuPhLt9b Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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