Over the duration of a given night, some stars will be observed to pass through (from one side to the other of) the
A) zodiac.
B) celestial equator.
C) zenith.
D) vernal equinox.

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Stars appear to move across the sky due to the Earth's rotation, and as they do so, they can pass directly overhead, or through the zenith point, for an observer. The zenith is the point in the sky directly above an observer, regardless of their location on Earth. The other options (zodiac, celestial equator, and vernal equinox) refer to specific regions or points on the celestial sphere and are not directly related to the apparent nightly path of stars for all observers.

Over the Duration of a Given Night, Some Stars Will