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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
superinflation, superintend, superintendency, superintendent, superior, superior conjunction, superior court, superior general, superior goods, superiority, superiority complex
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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. DolmageIts apparent diameter varies between 4½″ in superior conjunction to 13″ in inferior conjunction.
The Story of the Solar System|George F. ChambersIts apparent diameter varies between 9½″ in superior conjunction, and 62″ in inferior conjunction.
The Story of the Solar System|George F. ChambersMercury 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.
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