In which part of the sky could Venus appear at sunset when it is at greatest elongation?
A) due south
B) western
C) It is not visible because it is on the other side of the Sun.
D) eastern

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Venus can appear in the western part of the sky at sunset when it is at its greatest elongation as an "evening star." This is because it is positioned in its orbit in such a way that it is visible above the horizon after the Sun has set.

In Which Part of the Sky Could Venus Appear at Sunset