Definitions

1. noun

A fear or aversion to space, astronomy, or things related to them, such as stars, planets, or spacecraft.

“Her astrophobia made it difficult for her to enjoy the planetarium show with her family.”

2. noun

A fear or aversion to celestial phenomena, such as meteor showers, comets, or asteroids.

“The media’s sensational coverage of the asteroid’s close approach to Earth exacerbated his astrophobia.”