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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An inferior conjunction occurs when a planet is directly between the Earth and the Sun. This means the planet is closer to Earth than the Sun is, making option B correct.

A Planet at Inferior Conjunction Is Always