appulse /ə-pulsˈ/

1. A striking against something
2. (of two celestial objects) an apparent coming to conjunction or to the meridian as perceived by an observer (astronomy)
3. Specif the close approach of a planet or asteroid to a star without the occurrence of an eclipse

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