Suppose you live at latitude 40°N.Which of the following describes the path of the celestial equator through your sky?
A)It goes from due south on your horizon,to your zenith,to due north on your horizon.
B)It goes from due east on your horizon,to your zenith,to due west on your horizon.
C)It goes from due east on your horizon,to an altitude of 50° in the south,to due west on your horizon.
D)It goes from due east on your horizon,to an altitude of 40° in the south,to due west on your horizon.
E)It goes from due east on your horizon,to an altitude of 40° in the north,to due west on your horizon.

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The celestial equator appears to move across the sky at an angle equal to 90° minus the observer's latitude. For someone at 40°N, this means the celestial equator reaches a maximum altitude of 50° above the southern horizon.

Suppose You Live at Latitude 40°N