synodic period

noun

The apparent orbital period of a planet as seen from Earth; the period between two consecutive conjunctions (or oppositions) of a given planet with Earth.

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Meanings

nounsynodic period (plural synodic periods)

plural synodic periods

  1. astronomyThe apparent orbital period of a planet as seen from Earth; the period between two consecutive conjunctions (or oppositions) of a given planet with Earth.

    Synonyms: synodic time

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe apparent orbital period of a planet as seen from Earth; the period between two consecutive conjunctions (or oppositions) of a given planet with Earth.

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