superior conjunction

noun

Definition of superior conjunction

: 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 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, "Perseids peak, and more top stargazing events in August," 1 Aug. 2019

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“Superior conjunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superior%20conjunction. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.

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