English

Noun

stellar day ‎(plural stellar days)

1. (astronomy) rotational period of Earth; the time in which Earth rotates exactly 360 degrees around its axis, measured relative to the stars (about 23 hours, 56 minutes, 4 seconds)

Usage notes

See the usage notes at sidereal day.

Synonyms

• (commonly) sidereal day

Translations

See also

• sidereal day
• solar day