Astro*Dictionary
by Michael Erlewine

3 articles for
"Civil"

The day as used in civil or clock time; the time on most birth certificates. It begins at midnight (0 hours) and time is recorded using either "military" (24-hour clock) time or two 12-hour periods (AM and PM).

 

See also:
♦ Birth

Clock or common time. Reckoned from midnight (0 hours) in either 24-hour format or two 12-hour groups (AM and PM).

 

See also:
♦ Universal Time ♦ Clock Time

This is the same as Clock Time.

 

See also:
♦ Universal Time ♦ Clock Time