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syzygy science definition
- Either of two points in the orbit of a celestial body where the body is in opposition to or in conjunction with the Sun.
- a. Either of the two points in the orbit of the Moon when it lies in a straight line with the Sun and Earth. A new moon syzygy occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth; a full moon syzygy occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.b. The configuration of the Sun, Moon, and Earth when lying in a straight line.
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