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Al pasar el Sol por el Punto Vernal:When the Sun passes the Vernal Point:

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Correct answer: d) Answers b) and c) are correct.

Why it is correct

The vernal point is the first point of Aries, where the Sun crosses the equator northwards. Its declination passes zero.

Why the others are not

  • a) That is the solstice.
  • b) True, but not the only one.
  • c) True, but not the only one.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Vernal point: Aries, declination 0.

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