Celestine API Documentation - v0.2.0
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    Function getVenusPosition

    • Calculates the geocentric position of Venus.

      Parameters

      • jd: number

        Julian Date

      • options: EphemerisOptions = {}

        Optional calculation parameters

      Returns PlanetPosition

      Venus's position including longitude, latitude, distance, and speed

      Venus's position is calculated using VSOP87-derived series from Meeus. Venus has the most circular orbit of any planet (e = 0.0067).

      Accuracy: ±1 arcminute for years 1800-2200.

      import { getVenusPosition } from 'celestine/ephemeris';

      const jd = 2451545.0; // J2000.0
      const venus = getVenusPosition(jd);
      // venus.longitude ≈ 241.5° (Sagittarius)

      Meeus, "Astronomical Algorithms", Chapter 33

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