An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The time interval between two successive passages of the Sun, when the true longitude of the Sun is considered.
In other words, the interval during which the Sun’s true longitude increases by 360 degrees. Its mean length for the epoch J2000.0 is 365.24236460 real solar days (approximately 365.2424 days). The vernal-equinox year, on which the Iranian calender is based, should not be confused with → tropical year. See also: A concise review of the Iranian calendar. → Iranian calendar

See also: → vernal; → equinox; → year.