What does superior conjunction mean?
Definitions for superior conjunction
su·pe·ri·or con·junc·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
superior conjunctionnoun
(astronomy) the alignment of the Earth and a planet on the opposite side of the sun
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superior conjunction
Superior conjunction is an astronomical term referring to the position of a planet when it is directly opposite the sun as seen from earth. This means the planet, the sun and Earth are aligned with the planet being behind the sun. This configuration makes the planet not visible from Earth due to the sun's brightness.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
superior conjunction
When an inferior planet is situated in the same longitude as the sun, and has that luminary between it and the earth, it is said to be in superior conjunction.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of superior conjunction in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of superior conjunction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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