Logo
dictionary thesaurus

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

First Known Use of superior conjunction

1717, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

garrulous

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!