Which of the following planets,when viewed from the Earth,can be seen at crescent phase?
A)Mercury
B)Mars
C)Saturn
D)Pluto

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Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun and its orbit is interior to that of Earth. Therefore, as seen from Earth, Mercury can exhibit phases like the Moon, with its illuminated side facing away from the Earth at times. So, Mercury can be seen in a crescent phase from the Earth.

Which of the Following Planets,when Viewed from the Earth,can Be