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

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Jupiter appears faintest at conjunction because it is on the opposite side of the Sun from Earth, making it both farther away and often obscured by the Sun's glare.

At What Point in Its Orbit Would Jupiter Appear to Be