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antisolar

antisolar

9.9
A point in the sky directly opposite the sun
  • noun
  • /ˌæntiˈsoʊlər/
  • Specialized
: punto antisolar
  • The rainbow appeared exactly at the antisolar point in the sky after the rain stopped.

Examples

  • When facing away from the sun, your shadow points toward the antisolar position.

  • Astronomers use the antisolar direction to study certain atmospheric optical phenomena.

  • The antisolar point is crucial for astronomers.

  • During the day, the antisolar position is behind you.

  • The rainbow appeared exactly at the antisolar point in the sky after the rain stopped.

  • When facing away from the sun, your shadow points toward the antisolar position.

  • Astronomers use the antisolar direction to study certain atmospheric optical phenomena.

Surface Forms

antisolar singular
antisolars plural

Morphology

antisolar = solar (transparent) = anti + solar

The noun sense still refers to the point opposite the sun, so the composition of anti- and solar remains clear.

Etymology

Antisolar comes from anti- 'opposite' and solar 'sun', and it names the point in the sky directly opposite the sun. That's why the antisolar point is where your shadow points and where some rainbows appear when you face the sun.