ephemeris

noun
ephem·​er·​is | \ i-ˈfe-mə-rəs How to pronounce ephemeris (audio) \
plural ephemerides\ ˌe-​fə-​ˈmer-​ə-​ˌdēz How to pronounce ephemerides (audio) \

Definition of ephemeris

: a tabular statement of the assigned places of a celestial body for regular intervals

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According to astrologer Annie Heese's ephemeris (aka her table of future planetary activity), summer 2018 will see seven planetary retrogrades in total, although the most planets that will be retrograde at one time is six. refinery29.com, "Brace Yourself: Summer 2018 Is Also The Summer Of Retrogrades," 26 June 2018 Read on to learn how each sign affects the new moon's pensive energy, and to find out when new moon will arrive in your sign next (dates are in EST, according to NASA and astrologer Annie Heese's ephemerides). refinery29.com, "What It Means When The New Moon Is In Your Sign," 11 May 2018 To follow Uranus, check out a planetary ephemeris or this nifty daily breakdown. Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What Uranus’s Astrological Transit Into Taurus Means for Your Finances," 10 May 2018

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First Known Use of ephemeris

1508, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ephemeris

Latin, diary, ephemeris, from Greek ephēmeris, from ephēmeros

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