apex of the sun's way

apex of the sun's way
noun
the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
Syn: ↑apex, ↑solar apex
Ant: ↑antapex (for: ↑apex)
Derivationally related forms: ↑apical (for: ↑apex)
Hypernyms: ↑celestial point
Part Holonyms:

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