Question 1699Navigation General

The correct answer is A) 1212. The equation of time is 12m 00s, which means the mean Sun is ahead of the apparent Sun by 12 minutes. Since you are on the central meridian of your time zone, the apparent Sun will cross the meridian 12 minutes later than the mean Sun, which is at 1200. Therefore, the apparent Sun will cross the meridian at 1212. The other options are incorrect because: B) 1148 is 12 minutes before the actual time the apparent Sun will cross the meridian. C) 1200 is the time the mean Sun crosses the meridian, not the apparent Sun. D) The information provided is sufficient to determine the correct time the apparent Sun will cross the meridian.