inferior conjunction
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of inferior conjunction
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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This bright and effervescent neighbor — at -4.2 magnitude, according to the United States Naval Observatory — reaches inferior conjunction on Jan. 8, which means that Venus moves between the sun and Earth.
From Washington Post • Jan. 1, 2022
The crescent phase can be seen with a powerful glass near inferior conjunction, and, even when the form of the planet can not be discerned, its exceeding brilliancy makes it an attractive object.
From Astronomy with an Opera-glass A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Starry Heavens with the Simplest of Optical Instruments by Serviss, Garrett Putman
This unusual brightness occurs when Venus is about five weeks before or after her inferior conjunction, and also nearest overhead by being north of the sun.
From Recreations in Astronomy With Directions for Practical Experiments and Telescopic Work by Warren, Henry White
Superior conjunction is, in fact, similar to full moon, and inferior conjunction to new moon; while the eastern and western elongations may be compared respectively to the moon's first and last quarters.
From Astronomy of To-day A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language by Dolmage, Cecil Goodrich Julius
The few days near each inferior conjunction are especially to be taken advantage of.
From Side-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science by Newcomb, Simon
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