Which of the daily solar paths shown in this figure illustrates the situation for the equinoxes, at a latitude of 40ᵒ north.

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The equinoxes occur when the sun's declination is at 0 degrees, which means that it is directly above the equator. At a latitude of 40 degrees north, the sun's altitude angle will be at its maximum at solar noon, which is illustrated by the higher peak of the solar path shown in option B. Option A shows the solar path for the solstice, while option C shows the winter solar path.

Which of the Daily Solar Paths Shown in This Figure