Astro*Dictionary
by Michael Erlewine

3 articles for
"Heliacal Rising"

Heliacal Rising [DeVore]

Lit., rising with the Sun. When a planet or a star, after it has been hidden by the Sun's rays, becomes again visible.

 

Heliacal Rising [Astro*Index]]

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See also:
♦ Mundane ♦ Dog Days

 

Heliacal Rising or Setting [DeVore]

When a star is overtaken by the Sun and is lost in its rays. The Heliacal rising or setting of the Moon occurs when it is within 17° of the Sun; other stars and planets, when within 30° distance.

 

See also:
♦ Mundane ♦ Dog Days