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What does it mean for a planet to be in opposition?

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In positional astronomy, two astronomical objects are said to be in opposition when they are on opposite sides of the celestial sphere, as observed from a given body. A planet is said to be "in opposition" or "at opposition" when it is in opposition to the Sun. Wikipedia

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