Question

On a particular day of the year, you measure the location of the sun at sunrise, and find it to be due East. The next day it rises a little South of East. Which of the following best describes the first day of your measurements?

A. It is the winter solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere).

B. It is the summer solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere).

C. It is the vernal equinox (in the Northern Hemisphere).

D. It is the autumnal equinox (in the Northern hemisphere).