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What is the sun’s declination during earth’s motion from vernal equinox to summer solstice?

What is the sun’s declination during earth’s motion from vernal equinox to summer solstice? Correct Answer Less than 0 degrees

The sun’s declination angle during earth’s motion from vernal equinox to summer solstice is less than 0 degrees. This is because the earth is below the plane of the sun.

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