a) This is possible, but only from the equator.
b) This is possible, but only from the polar regions.
c) This is possible anywhere in Earth, but only at certain times of the year.
d) This is impossible.
I have no idea about this one. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
2007-01-29 09:02:09 · 2 answers · asked by Diggler AKA The Cab Driver 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The only way I could see this as being remotely possible is if mercury were at superior conjunction at a point on it's orbit where it would appear "above" the sun, and you'd have to be at a polar region. Though I do not think it's solar elongation would be enough to see it in this state.
Generally it seems that this is impossible.
2007-01-29 09:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by Arkalius 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mercury is very close to the sun compared to the Earth. Therefore, the only time anyone has any chance of seeing it from the Earth is right around dawn or dusk.
The answer is d
2007-01-29 10:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by Lew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋