In which part of the sky does Venus appear at sunset when it is at greatest elongation?

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When Venus is at greatest elongation, it appears in the western part of the sky at sunset. This is because Venus is orbiting closer to the Sun than Earth, and when it is at greatest elongation, it has reached its maximum angular separation from the Sun as seen from Earth. As a result, it appears to be in the west at sunset, and can be seen for a short period of time after the Sun sets before it too dips below the horizon.

In Which Part of the Sky Does Venus Appear at Sunset