Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mean-noon
noun
/miːn nuːn/
Definition
Mean noon is a term used in astronomy and timekeeping that refers to the average time at which the sun is at its highest point in the sky for a particular location.
Examples
- In many regions, the mean-noon is calculated to help standardize local time.
- The concept of mean-noon is essential for understanding time zones and their adjustments.
- Historically, mean-noon was used to set clocks accurately before the advent of precise timekeeping devices.
Meaning
It is the time when the sun crosses the local meridian, typically measured as the average of all solar noon times over the course of a year.
Synonyms
- Average noon
- Standard noon
- Solar noon
