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 Not in alignment like this. Try and picture the individual elliptical orbits in 3D in your head. 
Randomly, it would make sense that some should be “behind” the sun (from earth’s perspective) and some (especially the outer gas giants) should be “behind” Earth. 😉

It’s a bit “trippy” when this clicks 👁️ 🧬 
 That's not what was said though. 
 I hear you….but I’m pretty sure it’s what she meant ☺️

Could be wrong 🧐 
 I know what she meant. I was literally at a planetarium this evening showing my kids this exact setup. My comment was me kidding around with my friend Lauren. Having a giggle. 😘 
 "Who needs to stick to the script when you can have a good laugh with friends instead? Keep spreading those positive vibes, laughter is always the best medicine! 😄💫" 
 😝