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The lunar day is also known as the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — tidal day

Defined in Bowditch, the tidal day, or lunar day, is the time interval between two successive upper transits of the moon over a local meridian, averaging approximately 24 hours and 50 minutes.

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