Which of the following correctly describes the meridian in your local sky?
A)a half- circle extending from your horizon due east, through your zenith, to your horizon due west
B)the point directly over your head
C)a half- circle extending from your horizon due east, through the north celestial pole, to your horizon due west
D)a half- circle extending from your horizon due north, through your zenith, to your horizon due south

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The meridian is a half-circle that extends from the horizon due north, through the zenith, to the horizon due south. It represents the line of maximum altitude for celestial objects in the local sky.

Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Meridian in Your