If the earth-moon distance were greater than the earth-sun distance would an observer on the earth be able to see the moon in its first quarter phase? if your answer is "yes", draw a diagram showing how this could be true. if your answer is "no", explain why a first quarter moon would be impossible. 2. with a telescope here on earth, would we ever see venus in a crescent phase? if so, sketch the relative positions of venus, sun, and earth when that happens. 3. with a telescope here on earth, would we ever see mars in a crescent phase? if so, sketch the relative positions of mars, sun, and earth when that happens.