Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Inferior Planet.
Inferior Planet - as a noun
Any of the planets whose orbit lies inside the earth's orbit
Example Sentences
"Mercury and Venus are considered inferior planets because their orbit is closer to the Sun than the Earth's."
"The ancient Greeks referred to Mercury and Venus as the inferior planets because they never stray far from the Sun in the sky."
"As an inferior planet, Venus can never be seen more than 47° away from the Sun."
"The visibility of inferior planets is limited due to their proximity to the Sun."
"The inferior planets can only be observed during specific times of the year."
