Astro*Dictionary by Michael Erlewine
1 article for "Limb"
Limb [Astro*Index]The apparent edge of the Sun, Moon, or any planet or body having a disk. The leading limb of an object is termed the preceding limb, and the trailing limb is termed the following limb.
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♦ Astronomy ♦ Faculae ♦ Sun
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