When Mars is located directly behind the 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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When Mars is directly behind the Earth with respect to the Sun, it is in opposition. At opposition, Mars rises at sunset, is highest in the sky at midnight, and sets at sunrise.

When Mars Is Located Directly Behind the Earth with Respect