Multiple Choice
Why are there are so few solar transits of Venus across the Sun's face as it revolves in its orbit and passes through inferior conjunction?
A) The orbital plane of Venus is inclined at 3.4° to the ecliptic plane.
B) The synodic period of Venus is very long because of the relative orbits of Earth and Venus.
C) Venus revolves around the Sun in a retrograde direction compared to the other terrestrial planets.
D) Venus rotates on its axis in a retrograde direction compared to the other terrestrial planets.
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