When Mars Is Located Directly Behind Earth with Respect to the Sun

question 6

Multiple Choice

When Mars is located directly behind Earth with respect to the sun in its orbit, it is

• A) at the midpoint in the sky between east and west at sunset.
• B) at the midpoint in the sky between east and west at midnight.
• C) at the midpoint in the sky between east and west at sunrise.
• D) at the midpoint in the sky between east and west at noon.
• E) not visible in the night sky.

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