appear to be

the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars

n the highest point (of something) n the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars

appear to be moving upward, as by means of tendrils

v travel up, "We ascended the mountain" v go back in order of genealogical succession v become king or queen v appear to be moving upward, as by means of tendrils v go along towards (a river's) source v slope upwards v come up, of celestial bodies v move to a better position in life or to a better job

n the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected