When we see Venus in its full phase, what phase would Earth be in as seen by a hypothetical Venetian?
A)full
B)third quarter
C)new
D)waning crescent
E)first quarter

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When Venus is in its full phase, it means that the Sun, Earth, and Venus are aligned in a straight line, with Earth in the middle. From Earth, we see Venus as a full disk. From Venus, Earth would be in the opposite phase, which is the new phase.

When We See Venus in Its Full Phase, What Phase