The Celestial Equator Is Defined as the

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Multiple Choice

The celestial equator is defined as the

• A) line in the sky that is perpendicular to Earth's spin axis.
• B) line traced in the sky by the Moon each month against the background stars.
• C) line traced in the sky by the Sun over 1 year against the background stars.
• D) band of constellations through which the Sun and Moon move in the sky.

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