Ecliptic Latitude

Ecliptic latitude is a coordinate used in astronomy to specify the position of an object in the sky relative to the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun, called the ecliptic plane. It measures how far an object is north or south of this imaginary flat surface. Think of it as similar to latitude lines on Earth, which measure how far north or south you are from the equator. Ecliptic latitude helps astronomers locate planets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies with respect to Earth's orbital path, providing a standardized way to describe their positions in the solar system.