The Sun is on the celestial equator at the times of the

a. vernal equinox and the summer solstice.
b. autumnal equinox and the vernal equinox.
c. summer solstice and the winter solstice.
d. autumnal equinox and the winter solstice.
e. Sun is on the ecliptic and is never on the celestial equator.


b

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