Which of the following objects cannot transit (i.e., pass in front of) the sun as seen from Jupiter?
A) Mars
B) Earth
C) Saturn
D) Mercury
E) Venus

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Objects that are farther from the sun than Jupiter cannot transit the sun as seen from Jupiter. Saturn is farther from the sun than Jupiter, so it cannot pass in front of the sun as seen from Jupiter. Mars, Earth, Mercury, and Venus can all transit the sun as seen from Jupiter.

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