superior conjunction

[ suh-peer-ee-er kuhn-juhngk-shuhn, soo‐ ]

/ səˈpɪər i ər kənˈdʒʌŋk ʃən, sʊ‐ /

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noun Astronomy.

the alignment of an inferior planet and the sun in which the planet is at the far side of the sun from the earth.

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Compare inferior conjunction.

Origin of superior conjunction

First recorded in 1825–35

Words nearby superior conjunction

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How to use superior conjunction in a sentence

When the inferior planet is on the far side of the sun from us, it is said to be in Superior Conjunction.
Astronomy of To-day|Cecil G. Dolmage
Its apparent diameter varies between 4½″ in superior conjunction to 13″ in inferior conjunction.
The Story of the Solar System|George F. Chambers
Its apparent diameter varies between 9½″ in superior conjunction, and 62″ in inferior conjunction.
The Story of the Solar System|George F. Chambers
Mercury and Venus have each two conjunctions, the inferior and the superior conjunction.
Letters on Astronomy|Denison Olmsted

Scientific definitions for superior conjunction

superior conjunction

[ su-pîr′ē-ər ]

See under conjunction.