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  2. Planetary transits and occultations - Wikipedia

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    In astronomy, planetary transits and occultations occur when a planet passes in front of another object, as seen by an observer.The occulted object may be a distant star, but in rare cases it may be another planet, in which case the event is called a mutual planetary occultation or mutual planetary transit, depending on the relative apparent diameters of the objects.

  3. Astronomical transit - Wikipedia

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    Phobos transits the Sun, as viewed by the Perseverance rover on 2 April 2022. In astronomy, a transit (or astronomical transit) is the passage of a celestial body directly between a larger body and the observer. As viewed from a particular vantage point, the transiting body appears to move across the face of the larger body, covering a small ...

  4. Conjunction (astronomy) - Wikipedia

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    During the opposition period 1503 Mars stood 3 times in conjunction with Jupiter (October 5, 1503, January 19, 1504, and February 8, 1504) and 3 times in conjunction with Saturn (October 14, 1503, December 26, 1503, and March 7, 1504). Jupiter and Saturn stood on May 24, 1504, in close conjunction with an angular separation of 19 arcminutes.

  5. Astrological transit - Wikipedia

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    The transits of the outer planets are considered to be the most important by astrologers, as their effects can last for up to several years. The following are their main characteristics [7] Transiting Jupiter Lasts some months and presents opportunities in the area of life involved by the aspected planet. Period of expansion and exceptional ...

  6. Lunar node - Wikipedia

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    A lunar node is either of the two orbital nodes of the Moon; that is, the two points at which the orbit of the Moon intersects the ecliptic. The ascending (or north) node is where the Moon moves into the northern ecliptic hemisphere, while the descending (or south) node is where the Moon enters the southern ecliptic hemisphere.

  7. 3 Zodiac Signs Destined for Greatness: North Node ... - AOL

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    However, astrologers say three zodiac signs are destined for exceptional greatness and impressive expansion under this Pisces North Node transit for approximately the next 1.5-2 years.

  8. Saturn's hexagon - Wikipedia

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    Saturn imaged in 2021 through a 6" telescope, dimly showing the polar hexagon. Saturn's polar hexagon was discovered by David Godfrey in 1987 [14] from piecing together fly-by views from the 1981 Voyager mission, [15] [16] and was revisited in 2006 by the Cassini mission.

  9. Venus Conjunct Saturn in Pisces Will Keep These 3 Zodiac ...

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    Build a network that supports your long-term goals and dreams, Taurus.Your celestial ruler, Venus, will conjunct taskmaster Saturn in Pisces — shaking up your 11th house of associations ...