superior conjunction

/səˌpɪriər kənˌdʒʌŋ(k)ʃən/
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Definitions of superior conjunction
  1. noun
    (astronomy) the alignment of the Earth and a planet on the opposite side of the sun
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    type of:
    alignment, conjunction
    (astronomy) apparent meeting or passing of two or more celestial bodies in the same degree of the zodiac
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