On 13 February at 0325 zone time, your DR position is LAT 23°20'N, LONG 155°15'W. You are steering 240°T at a speed of 13.6 knots. What is the zone time of sunrise?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 0657
Find the LMT of sunrise for the DR latitude in the Nautical Almanac. Convert to ZT using the longitude difference from the zone meridian (150°W). Adjust for the vessel's movement during the interval. The calculated zone time of sunrise is 0657.
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