Syzygy

Syzygy refers to an alignment of three celestial bodies in a straight line, commonly involving the Sun, Earth, and the Moon. This alignment can result in special astronomical events such as solar and lunar eclipses. During a solar eclipse, the Moon aligns between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, causing Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon. The term “syzygy” highlights these rare and precise alignments that occur due to the orbits of celestial bodies, offering insight into gravitational interactions and orbital mechanics within our solar system.