Antiscion

/ænˈtɪʃən/ noun

A point on the zodiac or celestial sphere that is opposite another point, creating opposite shadow positions.

From anti- (opposite) + -scion (from Greek skia meaning 'shadow'). This singular form refers to a specific point that stands in opposition to another on the celestial sphere, used in ancient astronomical calculations.

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