parallactic libration of the moon

: diurnal libration of the moon caused by the observer's view over the upper limb of the moon when it is rising and setting

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“Parallactic libration of the moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parallactic%20libration%20of%20the%20moon. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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