Ecliptic System
The Ecliptic System is an astronomical coordinate system that defines the positions of celestial objects based on their location relative to the plane of the Earth's orbit around the Sun. This plane is called the ecliptic plane, and it is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees relative to the Earth's equator. The ecliptic is important for understanding the movement of the Sun, Moon, and planets, as they all appear to travel along this path in the sky.
In the Ecliptic System, celestial coordinates are expressed in terms of ecliptic latitude and ecliptic longitude. Ecliptic longitude measures the angle along the ecliptic from a reference point known as the vernal equinox, while ecliptic latitude measures the angle above or below the ecliptic plane. This system is particularly useful for astronomers when tracking the positions of objects like the planets and constellations throughout