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Record 1 2009-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
DEF

The very near approach of one celestial object to another, as seen from a third body.

OBS

Usually it refers to the close approach of two planets together in the sky, or of the Moon to a star or planet as the Moon follows its monthly orbit around Earth, as seen by an observer located on Earth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
CONT

Une conjonction de deux objets célestes [...] signifie que ces deux objets, vus depuis un troisième (généralement la Terre), apparaissent très proches l'un de l'autre dans le ciel.

Spanish

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Record 2 1978-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Moon (Astronomy)
  • Planets
  • Astronomy
OBS

A penumbral eclipse of the moon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lune (Astronomie)
  • Planètes
  • Astronomie
OBS

(...) rapprochement apparent maximal d'une étoile par rapport à la Lune ou à une planète au cours du mouvement de celle-ci.

Spanish

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