Amplitudes can only be done at what time?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Sunrise/Sunset

Amplitudes are observations of the sun's center when it is on the celestial horizon. Because the sun must be exactly at the horizon for the calculation to be valid, these observations are restricted to the moments of sunrise or sunset, providing a reliable method for determining gyro error.

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