Positional Astronomy explained
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What is planetary Conjunction? A planetary position in which the Earth, the Sun, and the planet are aligned in that order and in a straight line.
- Planet is lost in the sun's brillance and not viewable
- Farthest approach to the Earth
What is planetary Opposition? A planetary position in which the Sun, the Earth, and the planet are aligned in that order and in a straight line
- Best viewing of the planet
- Closest approach to the Earth
- planet is viewable all night