The points where the Sun is at 0° declination are known as __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — equinoxes
According to Bowditch, equinoxes represent the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic, resulting in a solar declination of 0°.
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