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descending node
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noun Astronomy.
the node through which an orbiting body passes as it moves to the south (opposed to ascending node).
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âWasâ is used for the indicative past tense of âto be,â and âwereâ is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Origin of descending node
First recorded in 1690â1700
Words nearby descending node
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