1. located or occurring in the direction directly opposite to the sun from the observer's position
Usage: astronomy; meteorology

Examples

• The antisolar point is the spot in the sky directly opposite the sun.
• Rainbows appear in the antisolar direction when the sun is behind you.
• The antisolar apex is the point toward which an observer moves relative to the stars.
• Photographers often position themselves to capture the antisolar glow during sunset.
• The antisolar region of the sky is typically darker than other areas during the day.