Question 1591Navigation General70% to pass
The Moon and Sun are in line over your meridian. Tomorrow when the Sun is over your meridian, the Moon will be _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) about 12°East of the meridian.
The reasoning behind this is based on the fact that the Moon and Sun are in line over the observer's meridian. This means that the Moon is 180° away from the Sun. When the Sun is over the observer's meridian the next day, the Moon will be on the opposite side of the sky, about 12° east of the meridian.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) and B) would put the Moon west of the meridian, which is not the case when the Sun is over the meridian.
C) would require the Moon to be directly over the meridian, which is not the case when the Sun is over the meridian.
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