A superior conjunction occurs when Venus is the farthest from Earth, on the other side of the sun. Conversely, astronomers ...

The orbit Venus takes around the sun results in an inferior conjunction as it transitions from appearing in the evening sky to the morning sky.

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Venus has been slowly getting closer to the sun and will pass roughly between Earth and our star this weekend — something astronomers call "inferior conjunction." ...

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Venus will pass between the Earth and sun during what’s called an inferior conjunction. But don’t plan on seeing the linkup.

Venus will pass between the Earth and the sun this weekend, but don't try to look for it. View on euronews ...