The closest approach of one celestial body to another as observed from Earth.
From 'a-' (toward) + Latin 'pulsus' (driven, pushed), describing when objects are 'pushed toward' their closest position. A technical astronomical term.
Apulse is different from conjunction—a conjunction is when planets line up, but apulse is the moment of closest physical approach in space!
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