lunistice

English

Etymology

From Latin luna (“moon”) and sistere (“to cause to stand”). Compare solstice.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlun.ɪ.stɪs/

Noun

lunistice (plural lunistices)

  1. (astronomy) The farthest point of the moon's northing and southing, in its monthly revolution.
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