A Planet at Inferior Conjunction Is Always

question 27

Multiple Choice

A planet at inferior conjunction is always

• A) on the opposite side of the sky from the Sun as seen from Earth.
• B) closer to Earth than the Sun is.
• C) below Earth's horizon and therefore invisible.
• D) farther away from Earth than the Sun is.

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