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Los arcos diurno y nocturno de los astros son iguales:The day and night arcs of bodies are equal:

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Correct answer: b) When the body’s declination and/or the observer’s latitude are 0º.

Why it is correct

With zero declination or from the Equator, half the arc is above the horizon.

Why the others are not

  • a) Also from the Equator.
  • c) Also with zero declination.
  • d) It does happen.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Equinox or Equator: day equals night.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Sight reduction

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