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Which list has possible positions for a superior planet? Positions C and D Positions E and F Positions A and B Positions A, B, C, and D None of the above
E A C Sun D Earth F B The diagram above shows possible positions of other planets relative to the location of the Earth and Sun.
At which position can a superior planet never be seen from Earth? This is also when we are not able to communicate with probes on a superior planet. Position A Position B Position C Position D Position E Position F
At which position can you see an inferior planet at midnight from the continental United States? Position C Position D Position E Position F It is not possible to see an inferior planet at midnight, except in some cases from near Earth's poles.
Near which position will a superior planet exhibit retrograde (apparent westward) motion relative to the distant stars? Position A Position B Position C Position D Position E Position F
Near which position can an inferior planet show apparent retrograde motion? This is also when an inferior planet can transit the face of the Sun. Position A Position B Position C Position D Position E Position F