saros

Noun

Meaning

A Chaldean astronomical period or cycle, the length of which has been variously estimated from 3,600 years to 3,600 days, or a little short of 10 years.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

solar cycle lunar cycle celestial sequence cosmic sequence astronomical cycle celestial cycle cosmic cycle astronomical sequence celestial repetition orbital sequence astronomical pattern astronomical rhythm celestial pattern celestial rhythm cosmic pattern

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Related terms

sossos neros

Anagrams

Rosas

Examples

Dicks examines the cycle referred to as 'Saros' - which Thales is held to have used and which is believed to stem from the Babylonians. Source: Internet

Astronomy *The Saros number citation of the solar eclipse series which began on May 23, 2955 BC and ended on June 29, 1675 BC. Source: Internet

Saros stopped 36 shots for Nashville in a 4-3 overtime win over the Kings on Saturday. Source: Internet

Released on December 19 it sells out by Christmas Eve. citation * December 21 The first total solar eclipse of Saros 139 occurs over southern Asia. Source: Internet

The duration of Saros series 0 was 1316.2 years, and it contained 74 lunar eclipses. Source: Internet

The duration of Saros series 1 was 1298.17 years, and it contained 73 lunar eclipses. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Saronic Islands sarooj saropatel Sarot Sarotherodon galilaeus Sarotherodon linnellii