5 articles for "Superior"

Conjunction of an inner planet (Mercury or Venus) with the Sun, when the Sun is between the Earth and the planet.

See also: ♦ Conjunction Aspect ♦ Inferior Conjunction

An astronomical phenomena associated with theinner planets. This occurs when the Sun, Earth and at least one of the inner planets align, with the Sun clos3r to the Earth than the inner planet.

See also: ♦ Conjunction Aspect ♦ Inferior Conjunction

A planet with an orbit larger than that of the Earth: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.

See also: ♦ Inferior Planet

A planet which lies farther from the Sun than theEarth does. A planet which is outside of the Earth's orbit.

See also: ♦ Inferior Planet

Those which lie outside of the Earth's orbit. v. Planets.

See also: ♦ Planets ♦ Inferior Planet