Orb

Definition

Orb is the allowed distance from an exact aspect. Two bodies can count as being in aspect without sitting at the precise angle; it is an interpretive allowance, not a measurement error, and varies by aspect and astrological system.

A real example

From the computed sky

The astronomy is being calculated now.

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Orb is the conversation before and after the exact sentence. Close still counts, but the significance changes with the distance.

You’re exploring the glossary. The example follows the real sky.