California Maritime Academy (CMA) Deck USCG Question #104 (Set 4)

Which of the following least significantly affects your calculated value of sunrise/sunset?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Altitude

Sunrise and sunset times are primarily functions of latitude and the time of year (declination). While longitude affects the local time of the event, the observer's altitude has a negligible impact on the calculated time compared to the significant variations caused by geographic position and seasonal solar changes.

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