When Venus is seen at inferior conjunction,a ring of light is seen around it.What does this tell us about Venus?
A) Venus has auroral displays similar to those on Earth that extend over the whole planet.
B) Venus has a thick atmosphere that scatters sunlight toward us.
C) The surface of Venus is so hot that it glows,even on its dark side.
D) Venus is sufficiently massive that its gravitational field bends sunlight around the planet toward us.

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The ring of light around Venus during inferior conjunction is caused by sunlight scattering in its thick atmosphere. This indicates that Venus has a substantial atmosphere, which is known to be primarily composed of carbon dioxide with a thick layer of clouds made up of sulfuric acid.

When Venus Is Seen at Inferior Conjunction,a Ring of Light