Question 1426Navigation General

The correct answer is B) greater than the declination and both are of the same name. When a celestial body crosses the prime vertical circle, the latitude of the observer is numerically equal to the declination of the celestial body, and they are of the same name (both north or both south). This is because the prime vertical circle is the great circle that passes through the north and south points of the horizon and the zenith, and the latitude of the observer is the angle between the horizon and the celestial equator. The other options are incorrect because they do not correctly describe the relationship between the latitude and declination when a celestial body crosses the prime vertical circle.