When Mars is located directly behind the Earth with respect to the Sun in its orbit,we see it at its highest in the sky.At what time of day or night does this happen?
A)at sunset
B)at midnight
C)at sunrise
D)at noon

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When Mars is directly behind the Earth with respect to the Sun, it is in opposition. At opposition, Mars is opposite the Sun in the sky, meaning it rises at sunset, is highest at midnight, and sets at sunrise.

When Mars Is Located Directly Behind the Earth with Respect