Your friend tells you that last night, they saw Mars high in the sky at midnight. You conclude that
A) Mars must be in retrograde.
B) your friend must be mistaken: Mars can never be seen at midnight.
C) Mars must be at its farthest distance from the Earth.
D) Mars must be at its closest distance from the Sun.

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Mars is visible high in the sky at midnight when it is in opposition, which is also when it can appear to be in retrograde motion from Earth's perspective.

Your Friend Tells You That Last Night, They Saw Mars