At what two celestial locations do the celestial equator and ecliptic coincide
A)winter solstice and summer solstice
B)vernal equinox and autumnal equinox
C)They coincide at all points because they are the same.
D)north celestial pole and south celestial pole
E)zenith and east point

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The celestial equator is the projection of the Earth's equator into space and the ecliptic is the path that the Sun appears to follow as the Earth orbits it. These two planes meet at two points in the sky, which are the vernal equinox and autumnal equinox. At these two locations, the Sun crosses the celestial equator, marking the start of spring and autumn, respectively.

At What Two Celestial Locations Do the Celestial Equator and Ecliptic