General Navigation USCG Question #2079 (Set 64)

Civil twilight begins at 1910 zone time on 20 July. Your DR position at that time is LAT 22°16'N, LONG 150°06'W. Which statement concerning the planets available for evening sights is TRUE?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Venus will have a westerly meridian angle.

During evening twilight, Venus moves east of the sun with a westerly meridian angle, making it readily identifiable and observable in the evening sky before setting.

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