Which of the Following Statements About the Celestial Equator Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the celestial equator is true at all latitudes?

• A) It lies along the band of light we call the Milky Way.
• B) It represents an extension of Earth's equator onto the celestial sphere.
• C) It cuts the dome of your local sky exactly in half.
• D) It extends from your horizon due east, through your zenith, to your horizon due west.
• E) It extends from your horizon due north, through your zenith, to your horizon due south.

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