Ecliptic Coordinate System

The ecliptic coordinate system is a way astronomers pinpoint locations of objects in the sky based on Earth's orbit around the Sun. It uses two main measurements: latitude (distance north or south of the Sun’s orbital plane) and longitude (angle along the Sun’s path in the sky). Think of it like a map centered on the Sun's path, helping us describe where planets, stars, or other objects are relative to Earth's orbit. This system is especially useful for understanding the motion of objects within our Solar System and their positions from our perspective on Earth.