Multiple Choice
In what direction is Venus moving when it is at greatest elongation?
A) directly toward or away from Earth
B) directly toward or away from the Sun
C) It is not possible to say because the direction is different from one greatest elongation to the next.
D) perpendicular to the line from Venus to Earth
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