Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
celestial-body
noun
/səˈlɛs.tʃəl ˈbɒd.i/
Definition
A celestial body is a natural object located outside of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Examples
- The Sun is the most important celestial body for life on Earth.
- Astronomers study celestial bodies to learn more about the universe.
- The Moon is a celestial body that influences the tides on Earth.
Meaning
Celestial bodies include all natural objects in space, such as stars, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and galaxies.
Synonyms
- astronomical object
- heavenly body
- stellar object
