How will the illuminated side of Venus appear to us when it is at its greatest eastern elongation?
A) A full circle
B) Half-illuminated,or quarter-phase
C) Gibbous
D) Crescent shaped

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At its greatest eastern elongation, Venus appears half-illuminated, or at a quarter-phase, from Earth's perspective. This is because at this point in its orbit, Venus is at a 90-degree angle from the Sun as seen from Earth, allowing us to see exactly half of its day side and half of its night side.

How Will the Illuminated Side of Venus Appear to Us