Astronomy 106 Quiz # 3

Fall 2001

Assume that you are observing from Cerritos College. In the above diagram identify the north celestial pole, the south celestial pole, the zenith, the nadir, and the celestial equator.

Draw the path of the sun from sunrise to sunset on June 21 (summer solstice), September 22 or March 21 (the equinoxes), and December 21 (winter solstice).

Suppose that the moon is full on June 21. Where will it be at sunset on that date?

Repeat the above exercise for an observer in Quito, Ecuador.

Define:

equinoxes:

solstices:

synodic month

sidereal month

draconic month: