thumb|upright=1.3|As seen from the orbiting Earth, the [[Sun appears to move with respect to the fixed stars, and the ecliptic is the yearly path the Sun follows on the celestial sphere. This process repeats itself in a cycle lasting a little over 365 days.]]
The ecliptic is the path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky throughout the year as seen from Earth. This apparent motion repeats in a cycle of about 365 days and helps us track the Sun's position relative to the stars.
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thumb|upright=1.3|As seen from the orbiting Earth, the [[Sun appears to move with respect to the fixed stars, and the ecliptic is the yearly path the Sun follows on the celestial sphere. This process repeats itself in a cycle lasting a little over 365 days.]]
The ecliptic or ecliptic plane is the orbital plane of Earth around the Sun. It was a central concept in a number of ancient sciences, providing the framework for key measurements in astronomy, astrology and calendar-making.
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