Celestial Bodies

noun Ariel - a given name commonly used for both males and females

• Ariel is a character in William Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest'.
• I heard Ariel is throwing a party next weekend.
• Ariel is totally crushing it in her new job.
• Her voice was like Ariel's, enchanting and mesmerizing.

noun a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter

• Scientists are studying the trajectory of an asteroid that is approaching Earth.
• Did you hear about the asteroid that might pass by our planet?
• That asteroid is gonna be a close call!
• Her anger was like a destructive asteroid, causing chaos wherever it landed.

noun A person who practices astrology, the belief that the positions and movements of celestial bodies can influence human affairs and natural phenomena

• The astrologer predicted that there would be a major shift in planetary alignments next month.
• I heard from the astrologer that I should expect some good news in the coming weeks.
• My astrologer friend says I should watch out for Mercury retrograde.
• The astrologer of fate is believed to guide our destinies according to the stars.

noun the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world

• Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.
• Some people believe in astrology and read their horoscopes daily.
• I don't really buy into all that astrology stuff, but it can be fun to read about.
• In a way, astrology can be seen as a way to understand the patterns and cycles of life.

noun a circle on the surface of a sphere whose plane passes through the center of the sphere

adjective excellent or outstanding in quality or degree

• A great circle is the largest circle that can be drawn on a sphere.
• The pilot explained that they would be following a great circle route to their destination.
• Let's take the scenic route and follow the great circle path.
• In life, sometimes we have to veer off the great circle path to discover new opportunities.

noun a person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field

adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of a luminary

• The conference was attended by many industry luminaries.
• She's a real luminary in the world of fashion.
• That rapper is a total luminary in the music scene.
• The lighthouse stood tall like a luminary guiding ships to safety.

adjective relating to the moon or resembling the moon

• The lunar module successfully landed on the surface of the moon.
• Let's go check out the lunar eclipse tonight!
• I heard there's a sick lunar party happening this weekend.
• His mind was in a lunar orbit, lost in deep thought.

noun a small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, appearing as a streak of light

adjective meteoric (relating to meteors or meteorites)

• A meteor is a small rocky or metallic body that enters the earth's atmosphere from outer space and burns up, producing a streak of light.
• Did you see that meteor last night? It was so bright!
• That meteor was lit, bro!
• Her success in the competition was like a meteor, rising quickly and shining brightly.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The artist created a beautiful sculpture that was moon shaped.
• I bought a necklace with a moon shaped pendant.
• Check out that cool moon shaped skateboard deck!
• Her smile was like a moon shaped crescent, lighting up the room.

noun a spherical object or shape

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• The astronomer studied the celestial orb through his telescope.
• She held the glowing orb in her hands and marveled at its beauty.
• I saw this cool orb at the store and had to buy it.
• His wisdom was like a shining orb, guiding us through difficult times.

noun Polaris - the North Star, a star in the constellation Ursa Minor that is almost directly above the North Pole and remains stationary in the sky, making it useful for navigation

• Polaris is commonly known as the North Star, which is used for navigation purposes.
• I always look for Polaris in the night sky to find my way home.
• Let's follow Polaris to get back to the campsite.
• In times of confusion, she always looked to Polaris for guidance.

noun a form of religious practice or belief in which the sun is revered or worshipped as a deity

• Sun worship was a common practice in ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and the Aztecs.
• Some people still engage in sun worship rituals at the beach during the summer.
• I heard she's really into sun worship, like she spends hours tanning every day.
• His obsession with money borders on sun worship, he's always chasing after more wealth.

noun Triton is also the name of the largest moon of the planet Neptune.

• Triton is a moon of the planet Neptune.
• Have you seen the latest images of Triton?
• Triton is out of this world!
• His strength was like that of Triton, powerful and unstoppable.

noun a celestial body that is smaller than a planet but larger than an asteroid

adjective describing something related to or resembling a planetoid

• A planetoid is a celestial body that is smaller than a planet but larger than an asteroid.
• Did you know that Pluto is considered a planetoid?
• That little planetoid looks like a baby planet!
• Her creativity is like a planetoid, small but powerful in its impact.

noun a region of the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune, believed to contain many comets, asteroids, and other small bodies

• The Kuiper belt is a region of the outer Solar System beyond the orbit of Neptune, where many small icy bodies are located.
• Scientists study the Kuiper belt to learn more about the objects that exist beyond Neptune.
• Check out the Kuiper belt, it's like a cosmic treasure trove of icy objects!
• The Kuiper belt is like the outer suburbs of our Solar System, where all the cool and mysterious stuff hangs out.

noun an intense fear or phobia of the moon

• Selenophobia is the fear of the moon or darkness.
• I heard Sarah has selenophobia and gets anxious during full moons.
• Some people think selenophobia is silly, but it's a real fear for some.
• Her selenophobia is like a shadow that follows her everywhere she goes.