Associations to the word «Zenithal»

Wiktionary

ZENITHAL, adjective. Of or pertaining to a zenith
ZENITHAL, adjective. (cartography) (of a projection) azimuthal
ZENITHAL HOURLY RATE, noun. (astronomy) number of meteors a single observer would see in one hour under a clear, dark sky (i.e. up to the limiting apparent magnitude of 6.5).
ZENITHAL HOURLY RATES, noun. Plural of Zenithal Hourly Rate
ZENITHAL PASSAGE, noun. The passing of the sun directly overhead such that no shadows are cast by a pole sticking straight up from the ground. These conditions only occur in locations between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

Dictionary definition

ZENITHAL, adjective. Relating to or located at or near the zenith.

Wise words

When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it is unspoken you reign over it.
Arabian Proverb