What Word, Derived From An Ancient Greek Word Meaning 'Joined' Or 'Yoked', Is Used In Astronomy To Refer To A Straight-Line Configuration Of Three Or More Celestial Bodies, Such As The Earth, Moon And Sun During A Solar Eclipse? The Word Is Sometimes Used More Broadly To Refer To Any Interesting Configuration Of Celestial Bodies.

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1. What Word, Derived From An Ancient Greek Word Meaning 'Joined' Or 'Yoked', Is Used In Astronomy To Refer To A Straight-Line Configuration Of Three Or More Celestial Bodies, Such As The Earth, Moon And Sun During A Solar Eclipse? The Word Is Sometimes Used More Broadly To Refer To Any Interesting Configuration Of Celestial Bodies.