General Navigation USCG Question #1399 (Set 44)

The Moon and Sun are in line over your meridian. Tomorrow when the Sun is over your meridian, the Moon will be __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — about 12°East of the meridian

The Moon moves eastward along the ecliptic at approximately 12° per day relative to the Sun. If they are in conjunction today, the Moon will have moved roughly 12° to the east of the Sun by the time the Sun reaches the meridian again tomorrow.

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