Question

Which of the following statements about the celestial equator is true at all latitudes?A) It lies along the band of light we call the Milky Way.B) It represents an extension of Earth's equator onto the celestial sphere.C) It cuts the dome of your local sky exactly in half.D) It extends from your horizon due east, through your zenith, to your horizon due west.E) It extends from your horizon due north, through your zenith, to your horizon due south

Answer 1

The statement which is true at all latitudes about the celestial equator is it extends from your horizon due north, through your zenith, to your horizon due south

Answer: Option E

Explanation:

The celestial equator is an imaginary sphere and lies in the same plane as the earth. It extends from your horizon due north through your zenith to your horizon due south.

It is just like a globe and has poles that it rotates on. The celestial equator stretches from east point to west point on the horizon always. For any observer, the celestial equator is a semi-circle that passes through the zenith.