Acronycal: Said of the rising after sunset, or setting before sunrise, of a planet that is in opposition to the Sun, hence in a favorable position for astronomical observation.
Chart for the acronycal rising of Jupiter on September 15th, 7 BC, at Jerusalem (Julian calendar) ...
Acronichal (Acronycal; Acronychal; Acronical)
Acronichal - the point opposite the Sun
Acronichal Rising - a star or planet rising at sunset ...
Said of the rising or setting of a planet (or a star) when it is near the Sun - hence rises and sets along with it. The opposite of acronycal (qv.).
Councillor Gods.
 See also: Conjunction, Equinox, Rising, Astrology, Planet
|
