Curious about how sidereal minutes translate to days? Our 'min to d' tool, crafted by Newtum, provides swift and precise conversions. Dive in to simplify your astronomical calculations!
A minute sidereal is a unit of time used in astronomy, representing 1/60th of a sidereal hour. Unlike standard minutes, which are based on solar time, a sidereal minute is based on the Earth's rotation relative to distant stars, not the Sun. This means a sidereal minute is slightly shorter than a standard minute, precisely 59.83617361 seconds long.
Definition of DayA day is a unit of time typically defined as 24 hours and is based on one complete rotation of the Earth on its axis. This period determines the cycle of daylight and darkness, known as a solar day. However, when measured from noon to noon, a solar day can vary slightly due to the Earth's elliptical orbit and its axial tilt. The average length of a solar day is about 24 hours and is used as the standard time unit for daily life activities.
| Minute Sidereal | Day |
|---|---|
| 0.000694 sidereal minutes | 0.00000048 days |
| 0.00694 sidereal minutes | 0.0000048 days |
| 0.0694 sidereal minutes | 0.000048 days |
| 0.694 sidereal minutes | 0.00048 days |
| 6.94 sidereal minutes | 0.0048 days |
| 13.88 sidereal minutes | 0.0096 days |
| 20.82 sidereal minutes | 0.0144 days |
| 27.76 sidereal minutes | 0.0192 days |
| 34.7 sidereal minutes | 0.024 days |
| 41.64 sidereal minutes | 0.0288 days |
1 sidereal minute = 0.000694 days
1 day = 1440 sidereal minutes
Example 1:
convert 60 sidereal minutes to days:
60 sidereal minutes = 60 × 0.000694 days = 0.04164 days
Example 2:
convert 144 sidereal minutes to days:
144 sidereal minutes = 144 × 0.000694 days = 0.099936 days
The concept of the sidereal minute has its roots in ancient astronomy, where observers recognized that the stars appeared to move across the sky independently of the Sun. With the advent of precise timekeeping and astronomical instruments, the sidereal time system was formalized, leading to the creation of the Minute sidereal to Day Converter to help astronomers and navigators convert between these two different measures of time.
Discover how our 'Minute sidereal to Day Converter' serves as a crucial tool for astronomers and navigators alike.
Example 1:
To convert 30 sidereal minutes to days:
30 sidereal minutes = 30 × 0.000694 days = 0.02082 days
Example 2:
To convert 720 sidereal minutes to days:
720 sidereal minutes = 720 × 0.000694 days = 0.49968 days
