Astronomy vs. Astrology: Know the Difference

The scientific study of matter and phenomena in the universe, especially in outer space, including the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, composition, energy, and evolution of celestial objects.

The study of the positions and motions of celestial bodies in the belief that they have an influence on the course of natural earthly occurrences and human affairs.

A system of knowledge or beliefs about celestial phenomena

(Obsolete) Astronomy.

The study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including the process of mapping locations and properties of the matter and radiation in the universe.

Divination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative positions of celestial bodies.

(obsolete) Astrology.

In its etymological signification, the science of the stars; among the ancients, synonymous with astronomy; subsequently, the art of judging of the influences of the stars upon human affairs, and of foretelling events by their position and aspects.

Astrology.

A pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon

The science which treats of the celestial bodies, of their magnitudes, motions, distances, periods of revolution, eclipses, constitution, physical condition, and of the causes of their various phenomena.

A treatise on, or text-book of, the science.

The branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole