General Navigation USCG Question #1712 (Set 54)

The azimuth angle of a sun sight is always measured from the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — principal vertical circle

Azimuth angles for celestial bodies, including the sun, are measured from the principal vertical circle representing the observer's zenith and nadir orientation plane.

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