北ほく天てん

noun

northern sky; northern heavens

Refers to the northern part of the sky, often in astronomical or poetic contexts. Contrasts with 南天 (southern sky).

See also: 南天

• 北ほく天てんに北ほく斗と七しち星せいが輝かがやいている。

  The Big Dipper is shining in the northern sky.