The Sun's apparent path across our sky against the background stars (which would be seen if the sunlit sky were not light)is known as the:
A) celestial meridian.
B) celestial equator.
C) Great Circle.
D) ecliptic.

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The apparent path of the Sun across the sky is known as the ecliptic. This is the path that the Sun appears to trace against the background stars throughout the year. It is so-called because it is the path along which eclipses can occur. The other options, celestial meridian, celestial equator, and Great Circle, refer to other important circles on the celestial sphere, but are not directly related to the apparent path of the Sun.

The Sun's Apparent Path Across Our Sky Against the Background