superior conjunction

noun

: a conjunction of a planet with the sun in which the sun is aligned between the earth and the planet

Examples of superior conjunction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 'planet parade' everyone missed Mid-January 2026 saw a rare triple superior conjunction of Venus, Mars and Mercury — but nobody saw it. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2026

Still, solar observatories have already gotten some great views — and will continue to as the triple superior conjunction continues through the rest of January. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 Jan. 2026

The descriptor is simply how astronomers differentiate the event from a superior conjunction, which is when Venus and Earth are on opposite sides during the transit. — Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025

On the morning of the 26th, Venus will be passing on the far side of the sun as seen from the Earth in a process called called superior conjunction. — Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, 28 Feb. 2021

On this day, Venus will be directly behind the sun as seen from Earth, putting it in what astronomers call superior conjunction. — Andrew Fazekas, National Geographic, 1 Aug. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for superior conjunction

• adjunction
• compunction
• disjunction
• dysfunction
• injunction
• malfunction
• eigenfunction
• multifunction
• function
• junction
• unction
• heterojunction