The point where the Sun is at maximum declination north or south is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — a solstice
According to navigational astronomy principles in Bowditch, a solstice is the precise instant when the Sun reaches its maximum angular distance, or declination, north (+23.44 degrees) or south (-23.44 degrees) of the celestial equator.
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