Celestial body

Pronunciation: /səˈɫɛstʃəɫ ˈbɑdi/

Celestial body (noun)

  1. An object in space, such as a star, planet, or moon, seen in the sky.
  2. A natural object in the universe studied in astronomy, including stars and other bodies.

Examples

  • A celestial body can be seen in the night sky.
  • Scientists study a celestial body to learn how it formed.