NODICAL Definition & Meaning

nodical

[ nod-i-kuhl, noh-di- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Astronomy.

of or relating to a node or the nodes.

nodical

/ ˈnəʊdɪkəl; ˈnɒd- /

adjective

of or relating to the nodes of a celestial body, esp of the moon

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Origin of nodical¹

First recorded in 1830–40; node + -ical

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The first named period of 27.2 days is called the “Nodical Revolution of the Moon” or “Draconic Month,” the other period of 29.5 days is called the “Synodical Revolution of the Moon.”

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Nodical revolution, or time taken in passing from rising node to rising node - 27 d. 5h. 5m.

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