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| air |
all that is above the ground; sky. [1/8 definitions] |
| Andromeda |
an autumn constellation in the northern sky, located between Perseus and Pegasus, with which it shares the bright triple star Alpheratz, and containing a spiral galaxy. [1/2 definitions] |
| Aquila |
a summer constellation in the northern sky, located between Lyra and Capricornus and the bright star Altair; Eagle. |
| atmospheric river |
a very long and narrow wind corridor that transports a vast amount of water vapor through the sky, which can result in drenching rainstorms for particular areas. |
| Auriga |
a winter constellation in the northern sky, located between Perseus and Gemini and containing the bright triple star Capella and several star clusters; Charioteer. |
| Aurora |
(l.c.) bands or streamers of light that appear in the sky at night in areas around the magnetic poles, caused by solar particles striking atoms in the outer part of the earth's atmosphere. (See aurora australis, aurora borealis.) [1/3 definitions] |
| azure |
the color of a clear blue sky; sky blue. [1/2 definitions] |
| backdrop |
a curtain at the rear of a stage setting, upon which are painted elements of the setting such as windows, furniture, the sky, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| black |
of or pertaining to the color black, the color of the night sky. [1/13 definitions] |
| blue |
the color of a cloudless sky; the color between green and violet on the spectrum. [1/8 definitions] |
| Boötes |
a spring constellation in the northern sky, located between Corona Borealis and Virgo and containing the bright, orange star Arcturus; Herdsman. |
| Canis Major |
a winter constellation in the northern sky, located below Monoceros and containing the brightest of all stars, Sirius; Big Dog. |
| Canis Minor |
a winter constellation in the northern sky, located between Monoceros and Gemini and containing the bright star Procyon; Little Dog. |
| canopy |
any overarching, rooflike cover, such as the sky or stars or the spread of upper foliage in a forest. [1/5 definitions] |
| Cassiopeia |
a circumpolar constellation in the northern sky, located between Perseus and Cepheus. [1/2 definitions] |
| celestial |
of or pertaining to the sky or outer space. [1/6 definitions] |
| Cepheus |
a circumpolar constellation in the northern sky, located between Cassiopeia and Draco. [1/2 definitions] |
| cerulean |
a sky-blue color; azure. |
| Cetus |
an autumn constellation in the northern sky, located below Pisces and Aries and containing the variable star Mira. |
| cirrostratus |
a thin, hazy, high-altitude cloud, which usu. covers the entire sky. |
| come up |
to begin to be visible in the sky. [1/6 definitions] |
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