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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When Mars is directly behind Earth with respect to the Sun, it is in opposition, meaning it is opposite the Sun in the sky and will be highest in the sky at midnight.

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