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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

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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

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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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