The ecliptic and the celestial equator intersect at the(Select All the answers that are correct)Group of answer choicessummer solsticewinter solsticeautumnal equinoxvernal equinoxnorth celestial polesouth celestial pole
Question
The ecliptic and the celestial equator intersect at the(Select All the answers that are correct)Group of answer choicessummer solsticewinter solsticeautumnal equinoxvernal equinoxnorth celestial polesouth celestial pole
Solution
The ecliptic and the celestial equator intersect at the:
- Summer Solstice
- Winter Solstice
- Autumnal Equinox
- Vernal Equinox
They do not intersect at the North or South celestial poles.
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