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When does a transit of Mercury occur?

1. when the planet Mercury passes between the Earth and the Sun
2. when the planet Mercury has an object pass between it and the Earth
3. None of these
4. when the planet Mercury reaches maximum apparent distance from the Sun

Answer

The correct answer is A) when the planet Mercury passes between the Earth and the Sun.

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