Right Ascension
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<timefyi-glossary slug="right-ascension"></timefyi-glossary>Definition
The celestial equivalent of longitude, measured eastward along the celestial equator from the vernal equinox. Right ascension is expressed in hours, minutes, and seconds (0–24 h), and is used to locate celestial objects.