API Reference / planetarySect · function
Function: planetarySect()
function planetarySect(body): "diurnal" | "nocturnal" | null;
The sect a body belongs to: "diurnal" (Sun, Jupiter, Saturn),
"nocturnal" (Moon, Venus, Mars), or null for Mercury and bodies without a
fixed sect. Whether a chart is itself day or night — the Sun above or below
the horizon — is a separate question.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
body | string | Body id. |
Returns
"diurnal" | "nocturnal" | null
"diurnal", "nocturnal", or null.