In What Direction Is Venus Moving When It Is at Greatest

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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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