descending node

American  

noun

Astronomy.

1. the node through which an orbiting body passes as it moves to the south (ascending node ).

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Etymology

Origin of descending node

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

Moreover, they recur alternately at the ascending and descending node.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various

The truth, Brad realized, was that the Cluster Queen was drawing closer both spatially and on the descending node of the hyperspatial arc!

From Spillthrough by Galouye, Daniel F.

Or had he fallen further down the descending node toward spillthrough?

From Spillthrough by Galouye, Daniel F.

"I beg your pardon," said he, continuing his descent; "I never could keep off eagles when in my descending node."

From Cobwebs from an Empty Skull by Bierce, Ambrose

Whatever crates broke free from the holds also broke free from the ship's system and were no longer being dragged down the descending node toward spillthrough.

From Spillthrough by Galouye, Daniel F.