What Would the Position and Motion of the Sun Be

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Multiple Choice

What would the position and motion of the Sun be on December 21 from the South Pole?

• A) It would move completely around the sky in 24 hours while maintaining an angle of 23.5° above the horizon.
• B) It would remain below the horizon for the whole 24 hours.
• C) It would pass across the sky from the horizon at midnight to reach an angle of 23.5° above the horizon at midday and then return to the horizon.
• D) It would rise in the east at 6 a.m. and set in the west at 6 p.m., reaching 47° above the horizon at midday.

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