At solar noon on the winter solstice, the Sun is located ________.
A. 23.5 degrees above the ecliptic
B. 23.5 degrees above the Celestial Equator
C. 23.5 degrees below the ecliptic
D. 23.5 degrees above the horizon
E. 23.5 degrees below the Celestial Equator
Answer: E
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