General Navigation USCG Q#2202 (Set 67)

The points where the Sun is at 0° declination are known as __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — equinoxes

Per Bowditch and astronomical navigation principles, the equinoxes occur twice yearly when the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in a declination of exactly 0 degrees and equal periods of day and night worldwide.

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