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 opposite the Sun in Earth's sky. This means it rises as the Sun sets and sets as the Sun rises, making it at the midpoint in the sky at midnight.

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