S1: The path of Venus lies inside the path of the Earth.
P: When at its farthest from the Earth, Venus is 160 million miles away.
Q: With such wide range between its greatest and least distances, it is natural that at times Venus appears much brighter than all others.
R: No other body ever comes so near the Earth, with the exception of the Moon and occasional comet or asteroid.
S: When Venus is at its nearest to the Earth, it is only 26 million miles away.
S6: When at its brightest, it is easily seen with the naked eye in broad day light.
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