Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
synodic month
Noun
/sɪˈnɒdɪk mʌnθ/
Definition
The time it takes for the Moon to return to the same phase in its cycle as observed from Earth.
Examples
- The synodic month is approximately 29.53 days long.
- Once you understand the synodic month, you can better predict lunar events.
- Farmers often plan their planting based on the synodic month and its phases.
Meaning
A synodic month is the lunar month, which differs from the sidereal month due to the Earth’s movement around the Sun.
Synonyms
- lunar month
- moon month
