hour_angle
1. [ noun ] the angular distance along the celestial equator from the observer's meridian to the hour circle of a given celestial body
Related terms: distance
2. [ noun ] (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
Synonyms: HA
Related terms: angular_distance astronomy