Ecliptic latitude is a measure of how far an object is located above or below the ecliptic plane, which is the imaginary flat surface created by the Earth's orbit around the Sun. This latitude is similar to geographic latitude on Earth, but it specifically relates to positions in the solar system. Ecliptic latitude is expressed in degrees, ranging from +90° to -90°. A positive value indicates that the object is above the ecliptic plane, while a negative value shows it is below. This concept is important in astronomy for locating celestial bodies and understanding their movements.