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Noun: solar apex  'sow-lu(r) 'ey,peks
  1. The point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
    - apex, apex of the sun's way

Derived forms: solar apices

Type of: celestial point

Part of: celestial sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, sphere, vault of heaven, welkin

Encyclopedia: Solar apex