If you were standing on the equator,which of the following positions in the sky would pass directly over your head (i.e.,through your zenith)? (See Figure 1-15,Comins,Discovering the Essential Universe,6th ed.)
A) the position of the Sun at summer solstice
B) the ecliptic pole, or the perpendicular to the direction of the ecliptic plane
C) the north celestial pole, or the perpendicular to the direction of the celestial equator
D) the vernal equinox, or the zero point of right ascension on the celestial equator

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The vernal equinox is located on the celestial equator, which passes directly overhead at the zenith for an observer standing on the equator.

If You Were Standing on the Equator,which of the Following