The most southern latitude from which an observer on Earth can see the North Star (Polaris) is
A) 66.5°S.
B) 23.5°S.
C) 0°.
D) 23.5°N.

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Polaris, the North Star, is located almost directly above the Earth's North Pole. Therefore, it aligns with the Earth's rotational axis and is visible from any location in the Northern Hemisphere and at the equator (0° latitude). Beyond the equator, into the Southern Hemisphere, Polaris cannot be seen.

The Most Southern Latitude from Which an Observer on Earth