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question 16 1 pts on which of the following days will the sun appear on…

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question 16 1 pts on which of the following days will the sun appear on the celestial equator. ○ the summer solstice ○ autumal equinox ○ winter solstice

Explanation:

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The summer solstice is when the Sun is at its northernmost point (highest declination), and the winter solstice is when it's at its southernmost point (lowest declination). The autumnal equinox (and vernal equinox) is when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, so on the autumnal equinox, the Sun appears on the celestial equator. The summer and winter solstices are when the Sun is farthest from the celestial equator in their respective hemispheres.

Answer:

B. autumnal equinox