Figure 2-4
Review the accompanying figure (Figure 2-4) . Where does the celestial equator always meet the horizon?
A) at the north and south celestial poles
B) at the north and south poles
C) at the east and west points
D) at the zenith and nadir
E) at the equinox

Question

Figure 2-4
Review the accompanying figure  (Figure 2-4) . Where does the celestial equator always meet the horizon?
A) at the north and south celestial poles 
B) at the north and south poles 
C) at the east and west points 
D) at the zenith and nadir 
E) at the equinox

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The celestial equator always meets the horizon at the east and west points, which are also known as the points of due east and due west. This occurs during the equinoxes when the Sun is directly above the equator and rises exactly in the east and sets exactly in the west. At other times of the year, the Sun's path across the sky is tilted with respect to the celestial equator, causing it to rise and set at different angles relative to due east and due west.

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