Syzygy

From Glossary of Meteorology



syzygy

  1. The astronomical condition of alignment of the earth, moon, and sun at new and full moon, the time of maximum spring tidal forcing.

    At these times the range of tide is greater than average.

  2. A west wind on the seas between New Guinea and Australia preceding the summer (northwest) monsoon.


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