lunar orbit
"Lunar orbit" describes the path taken by objects, including the Moon itself, as they travel around the Moon or the Earth.
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Definition
B2Astronomy
(technical)The path that the Moon follows as it revolves around the Earth.
Example
- The lunar orbit of the Moon takes approximately 27.3 days to complete.
B2Space Exploration
(technical)The trajectory taken by a spacecraft or any object as it revolves around the Moon.
Example
- The spacecraft entered a stable lunar orbit before beginning its descent to the surface.
Similar
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