A "New Age" Bride and Groom, Who Are Enchanted by the Sun

question 37

Multiple Choice

A "New Age" bride and groom, who are enchanted by the Sun, want to get married on the day when it gets to be highest in the sky. If they live in the United States, around what day of the year will the wedding take place?

• A) winter solstice
• B) spring equinox
• C) autumnal equinox
• D) summer solstice
• E) you can't fool me, the Sun's maximum height in the sky is roughly the same throughout the year

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