Day sidereal To Hour Converter

(d to h converter)

Efficiently Convert Day Sidereal to Hours with Our Precise Tool


(Last Updated On: 2024-04-12)

Discover the ease of converting sidereal days to hours with Newtum's intuitive 'd to h' converter. Unlock the curiosity of time conversion with us!

What are Day sidereal and Hour

Definition of Day sidereal

A sidereal day is the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once on its axis with respect to the fixed stars. This period is roughly 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4.091 seconds long. It is used by astronomers to track the apparent motion of the stars across the sky.

Definition of Hour

An hour is a unit of time conventionally reckoned as 1⁄24 of a day and scientifically reckoned as 3,599–3,601 seconds, depending on conditions. The hour was initially established in the ancient Near East as a minor division of the night or day, depending on either 1⁄12 of the time from sunrise to sunset or 1⁄12 of the total darkness.

Day sidereal to Hour Conversion Table

Day Sidereal Hours
0.1 2.398
0.2 4.796
0.3 7.194
0.4 9.592
0.5 11.99
0.6 14.388
0.7 16.786
0.8 19.184
0.9 21.582
1 23.98

Conversion of Day sidereal to Hour

1 Sidereal Day = 23.9345 Hours
1 Hour = 1/23.9345 Sidereal Day

Example 1:
Convert 1 Sidereal Day to Hours:
1 Sidereal Day = 1 × 23.9345 Hours = 23.9345 Hours

Example 2:
Convert 0.5 Sidereal Days to Hours:
0.5 Sidereal Day = 0.5 × 23.9345 Hours = 11.96725 Hours

History of Day sidereal and Hour

A historical glimpse into the evolution of the Day Sidereal to Hour Converter reveals its astronomical significance. Developed for precise tracking of celestial objects, the tool reflects the ever-changing needs of astronomers and navigators throughout history, adapting to technology advancements.

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Real Life Applications of Day sidereal to Hour

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Solved Examples d to h

Example 1:
Convert 2 sidereal days to hours:
2 sidereal days = 2 × 23.9345 hours = 47.869 hours

Example 2:
Convert 0.75 sidereal day to hours:
0.75 sidereal day = 0.75 × 23.9345 hours = 17.951125 hours

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