Suppose you live at latitude 40ºN. Which of the following describes the path of the celestial equator through your sky?

A) It extends from due east on your horizon, to an altitude of 50º in the south, to due west on your horizon.
B) It extends from due south on your horizon, to your zenith, to due north on your horizon.
C) It extends from due east on your horizon, to an altitude of 40º in the south, to due west on your horizon.
D) It extends from due east on your horizon, to an altitude of 40º in the north, to due west on your horizon.


A) It extends from due east on your horizon, to an altitude of 50º in the south, to due west on your horizon.

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