planetary alignments
Worlds in line
Planetary alignments occur when multiple planets appear along roughly the same line of sight from Earth, clustering in one region of the sky.
True geometric alignment is rare and has no measurable effect on Earth, despite persistent astrological claims: People blamed the earthquake on planetary alignments.
Astronomers use the term loosely for any visually striking planetary grouping.
- aspectsDistinct elements or sides
- conjunctionWord joining clauses together
- syzygyTrilinear celestial arrangement
- trineFavorable 120-degree aspect
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
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