General Navigation USCG Question #1529 (Set 48)

Mars is only seen at two phases, one of which __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — is the full phase

As an outer superior planet, Mars is viewed from Earth's perspective well outside the Earth's orbit, meaning it never exhibits inferior phases like crescent or new, and can only be seen from full phase down to gibbous.

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