Figure 1
-Based on Figure 1, a superior planet at opposition:
A) would rise at noon and set at midnight
B) would rise at midnight and set at noon
C) would rise at sunset and set at sunrise
D) would rise at sunrise and set at sunrise
E) would rise at 8 and set at 8

Question

Figure 1
-Based on Figure 1, a superior planet at opposition:
A) would rise at noon and set at midnight 
B) would rise at midnight and set at noon 
C) would rise at sunset and set at sunrise 
D) would rise at sunrise and set at sunrise 
E) would rise at 8 and set at 8

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Figure 1, a superior planet (which is beyond the Earth's orbit) at opposition would be on the opposite side of the sky from the Sun. Therefore, it would rise in the east at sunset and set in the west at sunrise. Choice C) is the only option that matches this description.

Figure 1 -Based on Figure 1, a Superior Planet at Opposition