1. The positions or places where something seems to be situated as perceived by an observer, which may differ from the actual or true location due to optical illusions, perspective, or other factors
Due to atmospheric refraction, the apparent locations of stars differ slightly from their true positions.
Devido à refração atmosférica, as localizações aparentes das estrelas diferem ligeiramente de suas posições reais.
2. In astronomy and navigation, the observed positions of celestial bodies as seen from Earth, accounting for the observer's vantage point
The apparent locations of planets change throughout the year as Earth orbits the sun.
As localizações aparentes dos planetas mudam ao longo do ano conforme a Terra orbita o sol.