celestial body
nounUK /sɪˈles.ti.əl ˈbɒd.i/
US /səˈles.tʃəl ˈbɑː.di/
A celestial body is a natural object in space, like a star, planet, or moon.
The moon is a celestial body that circles the Earth.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Any natural object found in outer space, including small ones like asteroids and comets.
Scientists tracked the celestial body as it passed near Mars.
3. A large natural object that orbits a star or planet.
Jupiter is the biggest celestial body in our solar system after the Sun.
4. An object in the sky that can be seen from Earth, such as a star or planet.
Ancient people used celestial bodies to help them find their way at night.