equinoctial point

Noun
  1. (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic (synset 108537911)
    referred to in: astronomy, uranology - the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
    is a type of: celestial point - a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)
    subtypes:
    • vernal equinox - (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Pisces
    • autumnal equinox - (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Virgo
    same as: equinox

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