synodic period
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The apparent orbital period of a planet as seen from EarthThe apparent orbital period of a planet as seen from Earth; the period between two consecutive conjunctions (or oppositions) of a given planet with Earth.
Meaning
1 sensesThe apparent orbital period of a planet as seen from Earth; the period between two consecutive conjunctions (or oppositions) of a given planet with Earth.
Forms
plural: synodic periods| Singular | synodic period |
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