Civil day

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004318",
  "term": "Civil day",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A period of 24 hours that begins at midnight local time and ends at the next midnight. This is the standard day used for everyday purposes and in most meteorological observations and forecasts. It differs from astronomical days, which may begin at noon or other times.",
  "see_also": [
    "apparent solar day",
    "day"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/civil-day/"
}