On 17 November your 1530 ZT DR position is LAT 27°13.0'S, LONG 153°21.0'W. You are on course 261°T at a speed of 14 knots. What will be the ZT of sunset at your vessel?

Question

On 17 November your 1530 ZT DR position is LAT 27&deg;13.0'S, LONG 153&deg;21.0'W. You are on course 261&deg;T at a speed of 14 knots. What will be the ZT of sunset at your vessel?

Accepted Answer

Option D: 1845. Determine the zone time of sunset by applying local apparent noon, semi-duration of daylight corrected for latitude and declination, and longitude time factors, while accounting for vessel displacement along course and speed.

On 17 November your 1530 ZT DR position is LAT 27&deg;13.0'S, LONG 153&deg;21.0'W. You are on course 261&deg;T at a speed of 14 knots. What will be the ZT of sunset at your vessel?

On 17 November your 1530 ZT DR position is LAT 27°13.0'S, LONG 153°21.0'W. You are on course 261°T at a speed of 14 knots. What will be the ZT of sunset at your vessel?