noun
- a straight-line configuration of three celestial bodies in a gravitational system
- the pairing or union of two related things
Usage: astronomy
Usage: formal
Examples
- The solar eclipse occurred during a syzygy of the sun, moon, and Earth.
- Astronomers study the gravitational effects during planetary syzygy.
- The lunar eclipse was visible because of the perfect syzygy alignment.
- Scientists predicted the next syzygy would happen in six months.
- The syzygy of opposing forces created an interesting dynamic.
- Ancient cultures often attributed special meaning to celestial syzygies.