Graphically, here's what an inferior conjunction of Venus in respect to the Earth looks like, as seen from above the plane of the ecliptic (the plane of the Earth's orbit). (not to scale):



Also here's what a superior conjunction looks like:



Remember, the orbital plane of Venus is not identical to Earth's, therefore Venus rarely appears to cross the Sun.

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