zenithal passage en · NOUN
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zenithal passages | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| zenial passage | alternative | lexicographic |