At what configuration does Jupiter appear to be faintest when viewed from Earth?
A) conjunction
B) when the Earth-Jupiter line is at a right angle to the Jupiter-Sun line
C) Jupiter's apparent brightness does not vary with orbital position because it has an almost circular orbit.
D) opposition

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Jupiter appears faintest during conjunction when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from Earth, making it less visible due to the Sun's glare and increased distance.

At What Configuration Does Jupiter Appear to Be Faintest When