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Si obtenemos una declinación del Sol de 23º 27’ S estaremos navegando en el mes de:If we get a Sun’s declination of 23º 27’ S we will be sailing in the month of:

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Correct answer: b) December.

Why it is correct

The Sun reaches its greatest south declination at the December solstice.

Why the others are not

  • a) In June it is 23º 27′ N.
  • c) At the equinox it is zero.
  • d) At the equinox it is zero.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. March and September: 0º. June: N. December: S.

Where this question comes from

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