"nocturnal arc" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nocturnal arcs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} nocturnal arc (plural nocturnal arcs)
  1. (astronomy) The arc of a circle described by the Sun, or a star, in the night. Categories (topical): Astronomy
    Sense id: en-nocturnal_arc-en-noun-bIHSCsvB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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