Superior conjunction occurs when __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — the Sun is between the Earth and a planet
As defined in navigational astronomy and Bowditch, superior conjunction occurs when an outer planet is positioned directly behind the Sun relative to the Earth, placing the Sun between the Earth and the planet.
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