Multiple Choice
At a particular time, the vernal equinox passes through the celestial meridian of an observer. What is the sidereal time at that site?
A) 12 hours (noon) exactly
B) 0 hours (midnight) exactly
C) variable, depending on the observer's latitude
D) variable, depending on the time of year
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