When should we next expect to observe a transit of the Sun by Mars?
A)2010
B)2015
C)2140
D)Never

Name: When should we next expect to observe a transit of the Sun by Mars? A)2010 B)2015 C)2140 D)Never
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Mars cannot transit the Sun from Earth's perspective because it orbits the Sun at a greater distance than Earth. Transits observed from Earth involve inner planets (Mercury and Venus) passing between Earth and the Sun.

When Should We Next Expect to Observe a Transit of the Sun