General Navigation USCG Question #1433 (Set 45)

The path of a celestial body during its daily apparent revolution around the Earth is called its __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — diurnal circle

The diurnal circle is the apparent path a celestial body traces across the sky over 24 hours due to the Earth's rotation. For a navigator, understanding this path is essential for predicting the altitude and azimuth of a body throughout the day, as explained in the Nautical Almanac.

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