Multiple choice general knowledge

What event recently led to scientists noticing that the ring was missing

  1. jupiter collliding with saturn

  2. meteor crash on jupiter

  3. jupiter passing behind the sun as seen from earth

  4. jupiter colliding with europa one of its moons
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Explanation

When Jupiter passes behind the Sun relative to Earth (solar conjunction), it becomes invisible from Earth's vantage point due to the Sun's glare blocking our view. This alignment occurs when Jupiter and the Sun are at the same ecliptic longitude. The other options describe hypothetical events that would be catastrophic and easily observable.

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