astronomical cycle
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concept
An astronomical cycle is a recurring, measurable pattern in the motions or configurations of celestial bodies, such as orbits, rotations, or alignments, that repeats over a characteristic period.
Observed surface forms (3)
- eclipse cycle ×1
- periodic phenomenon ×1
- sequence of eclipses ×1
Instances (2)
- Metonic cycle
- Saros cycle via concept surface "eclipse cycle"