equinoctial point
Astronomical term for the two points where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic (vernal and autumnal equinox points).
division point
Mathematical term for a point that divides a line segment or curve into parts, often in a given ratio.
Let P be the division point that internally divides the line segment AB in the ratio 3:2.
The vernal equinox point and the autumnal equinox point are together called the equinoctial points.
A division point that divides a segment externally.
Compound of 分 (ぶん, 'division') and 点 (てん, 'point'). The astronomical sense is a direct translation of the Western term 'equinoctial point'.