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superior conjunction

/suːˈpɪəriər kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

翻译: 天文学术语,指行星或天体运行到与太阳同一方向、即位于太阳另一侧的位置,此时从地球看它与太阳同向,与太阳合,故不可见。

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/suːˈpɪəriər kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/C1formalscientific
  • zh天文学术语,指行星或天体运行到与太阳同一方向、即位于太阳另一侧的位置,此时从地球看它与太阳同向,与太阳合,故不可见。

An astronomical term describing the alignment when a planet is on the opposite side of the Sun from Earth, making it appear in the same direction as the Sun in the sky.

  1. Astronomical alignmentC2formal

    The position of a planet when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from Earth, making it appear in line with the Sun.

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    • Mars will be in superior conjunction next month, making it invisible from Earth.
    • During superior conjunction, the planet is behind the Sun from our perspective.
    • Astronomers cannot observe Jupiter during its superior conjunction.