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FIRST LIGHT [1 record]

Record 1 1994-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Moon (Astronomy)
DEF

The beginning of morning nautical twilight, ie, when the centre of the setting sun is 12 degrees below the horizon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lune (Astronomie)
DEF

Fin du crépuscule matinal nautique, c.-à-d. quand le centre du soleil levant se trouve à 12 degrés au-dessous de l'horizon.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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