At morning stars, the first stars that should be observed are those with an azimuth in which quadrant?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — Eastern
During morning twilight, stars in the eastern sky are the first to become visible as the sun approaches the horizon from the east. Observing stars in the east allows the navigator to obtain reliable celestial lines of position before the increasing solar illumination washes out the fainter stars.
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