superior planet
noun
: a planet (such as Jupiter) whose orbit lies outside that of Earth compare inferior planet
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These two outer planets, which lie farther from the sun than Earth so can't undertake us like Venus and Mercury, are called superior planets by astronomers.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Superior planet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superior%20planet. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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