Which of the following statement(s) describes the ecliptic?
A) the path of the Moon on the celestial sphere
B) the extension of Earth's equator on the celestial sphere
C) the extension of Earth's path on the celestial sphere
D) the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere

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The ecliptic is the apparent path that the Sun traces out on the celestial sphere over the course of a year, as observed from Earth.

Which of the Following Statement(s) Describes the Ecliptic