The sun is on the celestial equator at the times of the
A) vernal equinox and the summer solstice.
B) autumnal equinox and the vernal equinox.
C) summer solstice and the winter solstice.
D) autumnal equinox and the winter solstice.
E) sun is on the ecliptic and is never on the celestial equator.

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The sun is on the celestial equator during the vernal equinox and the autumnal equinox, marking the points where day and night are approximately equal in length.

The Sun Is on the Celestial Equator at the Times