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.
Venus is an inferior planet. At civil twilight, if it is visible in the evening, it must be located to the east of the sun. Because the sun is setting in the west, Venus will have a westerly meridian angle, meaning it is positioned in the western sky relative to the observer.
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