What Was the Declination of the Sun on March 21

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Multiple Choice

What was the declination of the Sun on March 21 this year?

• A) It would have no unique value but could be any angle between +23.5° and -23.5°.
• B) 23.5°
• C) 0°
• D) 180°

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