Phenomenon
Syzygy
Three celestial bodies in a straight line.
An alignment of three bodies, such as Sun–Earth–Moon at new and full moon. Eclipses occur during particularly close syzygies.
Overview
An alignment of three bodies, such as Sun–Earth–Moon at new and full moon. Eclipses occur during particularly close syzygies.
See also
Impact Cratering
Craters carved by colliding bodies.
Solar Eclipse
When the Moon stands between Earth and Sun.
Lunar Eclipse
When Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.
Meteor Showers
Cosmic dust burning in our atmosphere.
Aurora (Northern/Southern Lights)
Solar wind painting the upper atmosphere.
Supernova
The catastrophic death of a massive star.