sidereal month (Meaning)
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sidereal month (n)
period between successive conjunctions with a star, 27.322 days
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period between successive conjunctions with a star, 27.322 days
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The sidereal month, the time it takes the Moon to orbit Earth in relation to the stars, is approximately 27.3 days.
The lunar month, the time between two consecutive new moons, is slightly longer than a sidereal month due to Earth's precession.
Astronomers use sidereal months to calculate the motion of celestial bodies and determine their positions.
The sidereal month is used in astrology to create birth charts and determine planetary influences.
