Opposition occurs when __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — the Earth is between a planet and the Sun
According to navigational astronomy in Bowditch, opposition occurs when an outer planet is aligned such that the Earth lies directly between the Sun and that planet, providing optimal visibility and illumination.
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