3373General KnowledgeMedium
The Sun reaches its Maximum Angular distance from the equator at the__________?
ASolstice
BEquinox
CZenith
DNoontime
Correct answer
A. Solstice
Explanation
The ecliptic is tilted 23.5 degrees with respect to the celestial equator, the Sun’s maximum angular distance from the celestial equator is 23.5 degrees. This happens at the solstices.